The Utah 25 Goldback Gold Note represents one of the larger denominations in the original Goldback series — the first voluntary, spendable gold currency in modern America. Containing 1/40th Troy oz of 24-karat gold, this note offers both collectors and everyday users a meaningful way to hold and use fractional gold.

Product Highlights:

• Ships individually packaged in a protective currency sleeve

• First state-issued Goldback series (Utah)

• Contains 1/40th Troy oz of .9999 pure (24k) gold

• Obverse features Victoria (Victory), portrayed as a suffragette

• Various years of issue may be possible

• Reverse includes a mirrored reflection of the obverse design

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

Design & Symbolism

The obverse artwork features Victoria (Victory), personifying triumph and progress. She is depicted as a suffragette holding a bundle of wheat, representing both Utah’s agricultural heritage and its pioneering role in women’s suffrage. Utah was among the earliest territories to grant women the right to vote, making Victoria an enduring symbol of empowerment, resilience, and victory.

The reverse carries only a mirrored reflection of the obverse, consistent with the design style of all Goldback notes.

Historical Context

Goldbacks were first introduced in Utah following the passage of the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, which made privately-issued gold notes acceptable for barter and payment within the state. Though not recognized as U.S. legal tender, Goldbacks function as a voluntary local currency accepted by participating vendors, while also serving as an innovative way to invest in fractional gold.

The Utah 25 Goldback is part of the original series that launched the Goldback movement, blending historical allegory, state identity, and practical functionality into one.

Quality & Craftsmanship

Each note is manufactured in the United States using thin layers of 24k gold carefully fused between protective polymer sheets. This process produces a flexible, durable, and visually stunning form of spendable gold. Every note is shipped brand-new in a protective sleeve to preserve its artistry and value.

Celebrate Utah’s history and pioneering spirit with the 25 Utah Goldback Gold Note — a collectible and functional way to own and use real gold.