A modern take on sound money. Goldbacks are local, 24K gold currency that work like cash—without the inflation.

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They say Utah has the greatest snow on earth! ❄️ So of course, we had to celebrate that world-famous powder and its role in the 2002 Winter Olympics. Watch artist Paul Pederson draw the new Utah 25 from scratch, then check out the details hidden in the artwork: 🏂 Depicts the virtue Disciplina (Discipline) 🔥 The Olympic torch is embroidered on her jacket 🎿 Set at the slopes in Park City, a world-class hub for winter sports 🦉 UV ink reveals a snowy owl soaring beneath the snowboard and a yeti treading through the snow 📖 The enduring principle is “Press toward the mark.” — Philippians 3:14 Which Utah denomination has been your favorite so far?
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Here’s your first look at the new Nevada 1 Goldback! Did you catch these details? 👢 VIRTUE - Resilientia (Resilience) as a stagecoach passenger 🌵 SETTING - The Wild West 🐴 EASTER EGGS - Pony Express riders 🐍 UV INK - Reveals bullet holes in the door and a coiled snake on the ground 📖 ENDURING PRINCIPLE - "Courage is Resistance to Fear" — Mark Twain Mark your calendars! The full Nevada series drops November 24th.
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A pound of nails costs more than a pound of iron. Working the material adds value. So what happens when you turn gold into thousands of serialized pieces? Jeremy breaks it down on the podcast: youtu.be/1ZwJQ0PjzvY
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6,300+ businesses accept Goldbacks. But are people actually spending them? Jeremy, Jeff, and Phil dig into merchant adoption, real-world usage, and what happens when a whole town gets involved. Watch the new episode: youtu.be/AD5_9VWXzhE
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Catch last week’s podcast? We debuted the Nevada LER, our most colorful Goldback yet, featuring the Great Reno Balloon Race! 🎈 Jeremy and Jeff also explain how the program began with Florida, why later releases switched to the unusual 3 Goldback denomination, and how grading, serial numbers, and limited mintages can affect collectibility. Watch the full episode to learn how Limited Early Releases started and why we make them: youtu.be/ryezgYvZOcE
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Here's how much pizza just 7.25 Goldbacks will get you. 🍕✨ This is SliceAPizza at the Springville Farmers Market. One of the girls working recognized Goldbacks right away, and she was super excited to accept them! What’s the best local spot you’ve spent Goldbacks at recently? Drop it below! 👇
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Beautiful to collect. Built to spend. Jeremy and Jeff discuss why expanding the merchant network is central to making Goldback more useful. Where would you love to spend Goldbacks? Watch Episode 4: youtu.be/HsldjvYFu-0
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We want to take a moment to shout out our amazing sponsors at the Golden Days Market! ✨ Thank you to these generous businesses who stepped up and donated to the raffle: @MinkyCouture @kneaders @SaranoniBlanket @GRIP6_ @Hertime_Mixhers Cravings Alisha’s Cupcakes @chatbooks Please join us in giving them the same support they showed our community! Head over to their pages, check out what they do, and be sure to give them a follow. 🙌
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Did you know that Utah is one of the world’s premier destinations for paleontology? ⚒️ 35 years ago, the Utahraptor was discovered near Moab, reshaping our understanding of the raptor species. On the new Utah 10, this historic moment is transformed into a hand-drawn allegory about time itself. Check out the process behind this piece, plus a few details you might have missed: 🕰️ Illustrates the virtue Aeternitas (Eternity) ♾️ Inscribed on her cuff are the Alpha and Omega symbols ⌛ An hourglass was included to represent the passage of time 🦖 A Utahraptor skull is displayed in the forefront 🌿A falcon flies above and a yucca plant blooms below 🦕 The UV artwork reveals pterodactyls soaring in the sky and a Utahraptor standing in the distance 📖 The enduring principle is “Life is eternal.” You can find a seller and get the full Utah series here: goldback.com/where-to-exchan…
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The 12th state series is coming in 2027! Watch until the end to see where Goldbacks are headed. 👀
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The Queen of the Gods has awakened. 👑 Introducing the second installment in the Legends of Olympus collection: the Hera Silverback! Claim yours on 10/13 at 8 a.m. MST at collectsilverbacks.com/selle…
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Silver was the most-requested product in our inbox for years. Ep. 6 explains how a 1/1,000th T oz Silverback actually got made and the future of Silverbacks! Watch the full episode here! youtu.be/sSYsogl9Oc4 Apple Podcasts - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/6wD…
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Where’s the gold? “All the gold is in the Goldback. … So you’re holding it.” How does that compare to the gold standard? Watch Episode 4 of The Goldback Podcast: youtu.be/HsldjvYFu-0
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Want a closer look at the Utah 5? 🔎 Here’s how the artist Paul Pederson brought it to life! It’s fascinating watching the design process, especially when that involves some revisions to get it just right. This artwork is filled with symbolism and Easter eggs unique to the Beehive State. Did you catch any of them? 👇 🧺 Features the virtue Devotionis (Devotion), holding a basket filled with early pioneer crops ⛪ One of Utah’s most historic structures, the Salt Lake City Temple, rises in the distance 🌳 In the background grows a native cottonwood tree 🖋️ The tree trunk is carved with the word “Deseret” in the Deseret alphabet, and the UV layer reveals its English translation 🐝 A beehive hangs from the tree’s branches, a symbol of Utah’s identity 📖 The enduring principle is “Out of small things proceedeth that which is great.” — D&C 64:33
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Come with us to see what Golden Days Market was all about! ✨ A massive thank you to every attendee, vendor, and sponsor who made this market such an incredible success. We loved seeing so many people from our community connect and exchange Goldbacks! Want a Golden Days Market in your city? Drop a comment and let us know where we should go next! 💬
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Your Goldbacks can now buy: ☕ Coffee at Beach Day Coffee (Seaside, OR) 🍜 Ramen at O.G. Ramen (Babylon, NY) 🥩 Meat at Perkinsville Meat Company (Chino Valley, AZ) 🍎 Treats at Caramel Apple Company (UT) 🏁 Race tickets at Salem Speedway (Salem, IN) 📚 Books at The Book and Cat (Middlefield, OH) Find more on our new merchants here - goldback.com/188-new-busines…
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The next Goldback state surprised us. We looked at merchant activity, local partnerships, and existing momentum — and one state stood out. Can you guess State #12? YouTube: youtu.be/QnaQsm758Sg Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/0Xlzbp… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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Goldbacks aren’t just for holding. Thousands of small businesses across the U.S. accept them as payment, from contractors and restaurants to hardware stores, dentists, and more. Find participating businesses: goldbacks.com/pay-with-goldb…
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Check out this timelapse of the new Utah 2 being drawn! ✨ This denomination tells the famous story of the Miracle of the Gulls, when flocks of California gulls saved the pioneer's harvest from a cricket infestation. Here’s a little more info about the artwork: 🕊️ Illustrates the virtue Gratia (Grace) ☀️ The UV layer illuminates the sunbeams shining on her face 🦗 California gulls (Utah’s state bird) surround her with crickets in their beaks 🏠 In the background is a sod-roof cabin, a common home for early settlers 📖 The enduring principle is “The Lord will provide.” – Genesis 22:14 You can order the Utah 2 now through our authorized distributors! 🔗 goldback.com/where-to-exchan…
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Gourmet truffles paid for with gourmet gold. 🍫✨ "Went to Truffle Cottage in Pleasant Grove. Loved seeing all the gourmet chocolate options and pop culture references in the chocolate! They some amazing designs, tons of flavor options, and tasty looking truffles. The Goldback transaction was easy and very welcome by Truffle Cottage. Spent 13.75 Goldbacks!" Know a local bakery or sweet shop that should join the network? Tag them below! 👇
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