The Utah 1 Goldback Gold Note represents the smallest denomination in the pioneering Goldback series and one of the smallest physical forms of tradeable gold available. Containing just 1/1000th Troy oz of .999 pure gold, this note offers an affordable entry point into owning real gold while serving as a voluntary local currency within the state of Utah. First issued after the passage of the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, these notes are designed to make gold practical for savings, barter, and everyday use.

Product Highlights:

• Available individually in protective currency sleeves or in 100-note bundles

• First state-issued series in the Goldback collection

• Contains 1/1000th Troy oz of .999 pure gold

• Features Prudence depicted in traditional indigenous attire

• Reverse shows a mirrored reflection of the obverse design

• Various years of issue may be possible

• Manufactured in the United States

• Please note: Goldbacks are NOT U.S. legal tender currency

Design & Symbolism

The obverse features Prudence, the allegorical figure representing wisdom, insight, and self-discipline. In this design, she is portrayed as an indigenous woman of the Utah region, seated near a tree and dressed in the traditional clothing of local tribes such as the Ute and Paiute. A pumpkin appears at her side, symbolizing sustenance and the land’s abundance. The Latin inscription “Prudentia” underscores her role as a virtue rooted in reason and wise judgment.

The reverse side contains only the mirrored outline of the obverse design, without enhanced colorization or photorealistic detail.

Historical Context

Goldbacks were first issued in Utah following the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, which restored the option for residents to use gold as a voluntary form of currency. While not legal tender under U.S. federal law, Goldbacks are accepted by participating vendors in Utah who choose to recognize them as payment. This innovation makes the Goldback series the first modern example of practical, spendable gold in fractional denominations.

As the smallest denomination, the Utah 1 Goldback provides an accessible way for anyone to own real 24k gold while also participating in a growing movement to bring physical gold back into circulation.

Quality & Craftsmanship

Each note is crafted using high-resolution, full-color artwork printed onto thin sheets of gold that are fused between protective polymer layers. This ensures both durability and beauty while allowing gold to circulate in a flexible, practical form. Notes arrive in brand-new condition, sealed in protective sleeves.

Celebrate the innovative spirit of Utah with the 1 Utah Goldback Gold Note — a historic first in making gold both accessible and spendable.