The Utah 5 Goldback Gold Note is one of the original denominations in the first-ever Goldback series, created to reintroduce gold as a spendable currency. Containing 1/200th Troy oz of .999 pure gold, this note provides both collectors and investors with an affordable way to hold and use physical gold. Designed for flexibility, affordability, and artistry, the 5 Goldback showcases Utah’s pioneering role in voluntary gold currency.

Product Highlights:

• Ships in a protective plastic currency sleeve

• Part of the original Utah Goldback series

• Contains 1/200th Troy oz of .999 pure gold

• Obverse depicts Prudence and Veritas traveling westward

• Reverse includes a mirrored reflection of the obverse design

• Various years of issue may be possible (shipped randomly when ordering multiples)

• Produced in the United States

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

Design & Symbolism

The obverse artwork features Prudence holding a brilliant guiding light, leading the way westward, while Veritas walks beside her as a symbol of truth. Together, these allegorical figures honor the virtues of wisdom and honesty, while also referencing the great westward migration that brought settlers to Utah in the 19th century.

Veritas, drawn from Roman mythology, was revered as the goddess of truth — one of the highest virtues in Roman culture. Her inclusion reinforces the ideals of moral clarity and honesty as guiding principles.

The reverse of the note shows a mirrored reflection of the obverse design, without added colorization or enhanced detail, consistent with all Goldback notes.

Historical Context

The Utah Goldback series was created in response to the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, which restored the ability to use certain types of gold as a voluntary medium of exchange within the state. Though not legal tender under federal law, Goldbacks are accepted by participating Utah businesses, making them the first modern, practical gold currency available for everyday use.

Goldbacks provide denominations ranging from 1/1000th oz to 1/20th oz, giving holders fractional, spendable units of gold far more affordable and usable than traditional bullion coins or bars.

Quality & Craftsmanship

Each Utah 5 Goldback is manufactured using thin layers of 24k gold bonded between sheets of durable polymer, producing a flexible yet resilient form of physical gold. Every note is printed with high-resolution, full-color artwork, making each one both functional and collectible. Notes ship brand-new inside protective sleeves.

Honor Utah’s pioneering spirit and the timeless values of truth and wisdom with the 5 Utah Goldback Gold Note — a practical, affordable, and beautiful way to own real gold.