About Goldbacks
The world's first physical, interchangeable, gold money designed for everyday use.
What Are Goldbacks?
Goldbacks are a voluntary local currency backed by actual physical gold. Each note contains a precise amount of pure 24-karat gold, vacuum-deposited between layers of durable polyester.
Unlike traditional gold coins or bars, Goldbacks are designed for everyday transactions. Their small denominations make them practical for purchasing goods and services, while their beautiful artwork makes them prized collectibles.
Each Goldback is worth its weight in gold plus a small premium for the cost of production. The 1 Goldback contains 1/1000th of a troy ounce of pure gold, making it the smallest denomination of gold currency ever produced.
Five Denominations
1 Goldback
1/1000 oz gold
Smallest practical denomination
5 Goldback
1/200 oz gold
Common everyday transactions
10 Goldback
1/100 oz gold
Mid-range purchases
25 Goldback
1/40 oz gold
Larger transactions
50 Goldback
1/20 oz gold
Significant value storage
Why Choose Goldbacks?
Real Gold Value
Each note contains precise amounts of 24-karat gold, not just a promise of gold.
Inflation Hedge
Gold has maintained purchasing power for thousands of years, protecting your wealth.
Beautiful Artwork
Each denomination features unique, intricate artwork representing virtues and state symbolism.
Widely Accepted
Thousands of businesses accept Goldbacks, and the network continues to grow.
How Goldbacks Are Made
Design Creation
Each state series features unique artwork depicting that state's virtues and symbolism.
Gold Deposition
24-karat gold is vacuum-deposited in microscopic layers between sheets of polyester.
Precision Cutting
Notes are precision-cut to ensure exact gold content in each denomination.
Quality Control
Every batch is tested for gold content and visual quality before distribution.
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