These South Dakota Goldback foil notes contain 1/200 oz .999 fine Gold which is the first local, voluntary currency to be made of a spendable, beautiful piece of artwork that contains physical Gold.
The Goldback project truly began in spirit with the passage of the Utah Legal Tender Act in 2011 which recognized certain types of Gold as currency within the state. Since that time the technology to mint Gold into a spendable form for small transactions has become a reality.
Currency Highlights:
- Contains 1/200 oz of .999 fine Gold.
- Individual notes come protected in protective currency sleeves. Multiple notes will be in 1 protective sleeve.
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Obverse: On the obverse, the virtue of Industria (Industry) is personified as a young woman joyfully strolling in the fields of a farm, with grain silos in the background, the foremost of which is boldly adorned with an American flag. While carrying a basket of corn, Industria is surrounded by a bountiful harvest which includes corn, honey, hay, wheat, sunflowers, and a large pumpkin draped with a banner carrying the name "INDUSTRIA." The image is a tribute to the reputation of South Dakota as one of the top producers of corn, soybeans and wheat in the United States. The caption to the enchanting scene is elegantly scripted below as "ABOUND IN GOOD WORKS." Inscriptions include "2023," "5 SOUTH DAKOTA GOLDBACK" and "1/200 TROY OUNCE 24K GOLD." The note is also printed with the statement "SPECIE LEGAL TENDER INSTRUMENT," which confirms that it is authorized for voluntary mercantile use exclusively in South Dakota
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Back: Displays a reversed image of the front illustration, serving as a sophisticated security feature.
- Not legal tender.
- Made in the United States.
This new and innovative way to own Gold allows you to diversify your wealth at an affordable price point. These unique notes include a precise amount of Gold between layers of durable polyester. In this form, Gold is more convenient, affordable, versatile and trustworthy than ever before.
The Gold is verified through rigorous testing by the manufacturer and independent laboratories.
When Gold is in such thin sheets, it is easier to authenticate than Gold hidden within a coin or bar. Each of these notes is printed with high resolution, full-color text and graphics. The result is a new, beautiful way to use Gold for artistic, commemorative and branding purposes.
The Goldback is meant to be the best physical currency for retaining value. The goal is for people to be able to pay for anything with the Goldback.
The Goldback is believed to be legal tender in the State of Utah and was created with the intent of it being circulated as a currency. These Goldbacks can also be used to barter anywhere in the United States.
