The Utah 50 Goldback Gold Note is the largest denomination in the original Goldback series, containing 1/20th Troy oz of .999 pure gold. First issued after the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, these notes are the world’s first modern, voluntary gold currency designed to make physical gold both usable and practical for everyday exchange. Combining fine artwork with functionality, the Utah 50 Goldback serves as a unique way to hold, spend, and invest in real gold.

Product Highlights:

• Arrives brand-new in a protective plastic sleeve

• Largest denomination in the Utah Goldback series

• Contains 1/20th Troy oz of .999 pure gold

• Obverse features Libertas (Liberty) in a natural setting

• Reverse shows a mirrored reflection of the obverse design

• Available in various years of issue (shipped randomly when ordering multiples)

• Produced in the United States

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

Design & Symbolism

The obverse showcases Libertas, the Roman goddess and personification of Liberty, depicted standing in nature. She raises a torch in her right hand and a chalice in her left, both held high as symbols of freedom and abundance. This imagery connects Utah’s Goldback series to timeless ideals of liberty while reflecting the pioneering spirit of the state.

The reverse is blank aside from a mirrored outline of the obverse image, without enhanced colorization or additional artwork, consistent with the design style of all Goldbacks.

Historical Context

Since 1933, gold has been absent from circulation in the United States as a medium of exchange. The passage of the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011 opened the door for privately-issued gold notes to return as a form of voluntary local currency. While not legal tender under federal law, Goldbacks can be used with participating Utah vendors who accept them in barter or payment.

By breaking larger amounts of gold into fractional notes ranging from 1/1000th to 1/20th of a troy ounce, the Goldback series solved a key problem of usability. Instead of being limited to large, high-value bullion coins or bars, gold owners now have access to flexible, everyday denominations.

Quality & Craftsmanship

Each note is crafted in the United States using thin sheets of 24k gold bonded between layers of durable polymer. This process makes the Utah 50 Goldback flexible, long-lasting, and resistant to wear while preserving the brilliance of its artwork. Notes are shipped brand-new in protective sleeves for safekeeping.

Celebrate Utah’s leadership in bringing gold back into circulation with the 50 Utah Goldback Gold Note — a bold combination of history, artistry, and spendable gold.