The Florida Five Goldback features “Audax” (Daring) as a privateer, symbolizing Florida's adventurous and pirate-filled past during the Age of Sail. Set against stormy seas, the artwork reflects Florida's treacherous waters and vulnerability to hurricanes, representing the state's history of resilience against natural forces. A compass rose, navigational divider, and lantern on the table before her highlight the themes of guidance, precision, and faith in navigating uncertain times. Around her neck hangs a piece of eight, a nod to the legendary treasures, like the 1715 Spanish Treasure Fleet, that were lost off Florida's coast. Behind her flies a pirate flag, believed to be the first ever created, evoking the daring spirit of the Golden Age of piracy. With each of these elements, the artwork embodies the enduring principle "bravery conquers the unknown."