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Two hundred and fifty years after the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, this limited-edition Washington D.C. Goldback was created to honor American independence. It invites the viewer to celebrate and reflect on the enduring ideas that gave rise to the Republic.

At the heart of the scene stands Columbia. She is the historic personification of the United States and a representation of the American people themselves, both past and present. Columbia wears a freedom cap, which is a long-standing symbol of liberty and the rejection of tyranny. In her hand, she bears a shield marked with thirteen stars to honor the original colonies whose shared cause gave birth to the nation. The shield reminds us that liberty must be both defended and cherished.

Behind her, the Washington Monument rises against the night sky. It stands as a tribute to leadership and sacrifice. The United States Capitol glows in the distance, reflecting self-governance and the rule of law. Above her, a bald eagle soars, which is a powerful symbol of freedom that has endured since the nation’s earliest days. To complete the scene, fireworks burst overhead, echoing generations of celebration.

Inscribed at the bottom of the design is a line attributed to Benjamin Franklin, spoken at the birth of the Republic and now here at its 250th year:

“A republic, if you can keep it.”