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2026 California 5 Goldback – Five Goldback

The 2026 California 5 Goldback is part of the California Goldback series and features Abundantia (Abundance). This five-denomination Goldback celebrates California’s agricultural heritage, patient cultivation, and the prosperity that grows from long-term stewardship.

Virtue: Abundantia (Abundance)
Enduring Principle: “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

The California 5 Goldback portrays Abundantia, the personification of abundance. She stands among the rolling vineyards of Sonoma Valley, one of California's oldest and most celebrated wine regions. These vineyards trace their roots to the early nineteenth century, when some of the region's first grapevines were planted.

Abundantia holds clusters of ripe grapes, symbolizing the rich blessings that arise from generations of dedicated stewardship. Nearby, California's state bird—the California quail—serves as a reminder of the Golden State's beauty and diversity. Under UV light, the artwork reveals a ladybug, which has long been considered a symbol of good luck.

Mission San Francisco Solano stands in the distance. Founded in 1823, it was the last and northernmost of California's twenty-one missions. It was also the only California mission established under Mexican rule following Mexico's independence from Spain.

This design celebrates the abundance that defines California's agricultural heritage. It reminds us that true fortune is the prosperity that grows through patient cultivation.

The enduring principle reads, “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”