The Utah 10 Goldback Gold Note is a pioneering piece of voluntary local currency, created in response to the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, which allowed privately-issued gold notes for barter and payment within the state. As part of the original Goldback series, this note combines artistry, history, and innovation to make gold both usable and spendable once again. Containing 1/100th Troy oz of .999 pure gold, it offers a practical way to hold and use real gold in smaller, everyday denominations.

Product Highlights:

• Ships in a protective currency sleeve

• Part of the first state-issued Goldback series (Utah)

• Contains 1/100th Troy oz of .999 pure gold

• Obverse features Prudence, allegory of wise judgment

• Reverse displays a mirrored outline of the obverse design

• Various years of issue may be possible

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

Design & Symbolism

The obverse of the Utah 10 Goldback features Prudence, depicted in the classical style of Justice. She is shown blindfolded, symbolizing impartiality, while wielding the sword of Justice and the Scales of Balance, which rest upon a foundation of faith. This imagery highlights the virtue of prudence as the ability to act with wisdom, fairness, and moral clarity.

The reverse carries only a mirrored reflection of the obverse design, without added colorization or enhancements.

Historical Context

In 1933, the U.S. formally ended the gold standard and removed gold-denominated currency from circulation, leaving gold only as a store of wealth in the form of coins and bars. While useful for investment, these larger formats made everyday commercial use impractical.

The Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011 reopened the door to gold as a medium of exchange. Goldbacks were created as a direct response, designed to reintroduce spendable gold in fractional sizes. At just 1/100th of a troy ounce, the Utah 10 Goldback is practical and usable in ways traditional bullion cannot be.

Quality & Craftsmanship

Each note is manufactured in the United States with high-resolution, full-color artwork printed onto thin sheets of gold, which are then sealed between protective layers of polymer. This innovative process ensures that Goldbacks are both beautiful and durable, blending the security of gold with the flexibility of modern design.

Celebrate Utah’s groundbreaking step in bringing gold back into everyday use with the 10 Utah Goldback Gold Note — a collectible, functional, and affordable way to hold real gold.