1 Wyoming Goldback Aurum 24kt Gold Foil Note

These Wyoming Goldbacks Will Put Some Gold Back In Your Collection

There's a voluntary unit of local currency that exists in Wyoming called "Goldbacks," 24-karat gold foil notes that are crafted in increments of 1/1000th of an ounce of highly pure 99.9% gold. Already, many local merchants and vendors are accepting this new form of currency as payment. What's more, they can be accepted in other states that allow the usage of these intriguing and beautifully designed notes.

Wafer-Thin Gold Foil Currency Notes

Each wafer-thin note is coated with a protective plastic cover so it can be circulated, exchanged, and used without the gold tearing. They're meant to be used just like cash to purchase items. If you travel through Wyoming, you'll probably even see signs that say "Goldbacks Accepted Here" to let you know these fractional gold units can be spent just like any other form of legal-tender currency. Anyone can own Goldbacks, even if they aren't a resident of Wyoming.

Representations Of Allegorical Figures

Not only is each Goldback crafted in increments of 1/1000th of an ounce of pure gold (1 Aurum), but they are also fabulous examples of the engraver's art—and the larger the denomination, the bigger the note. The design on each denomination features an allegorical depiction of one of the lady virtues and combines her with distinct symbols representing different aspects of Wyoming history and culture.

Images of Wyoming's State Symbol

The 1 Aurum 1/1000th-oz gold note offered here features the allegorical figure of Reverentia—Lady Reverence/Respect—shown as a Native American Shoshone woman wearing a traditional buckskin dress alongside a Bald Eagle and surrounded by sunflowers. She is depicted standing in Wyoming's Northeastern plains region with Devil's Tower in the background and an American buffalo in the foreground. Below her the caption reads "Revere what is Sacred." The Buffalo is the state symbol for Wyoming as well as the logos for both the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho tribal Nations. The back of the note displays the negative image of the front illustration, which also serves as a security feature.

Not just a novelty item, each Wyoming Goldback Note can be melted down for their precious metal content if its owner would rather have a solid gold piece. It's always good to have some gold in your portfolio, and now you can obtain pure gold that's capable of buying basic items such as a loaf of bread, a gallon of milk, a dozen eggs… and more! Go for the gold today and have a ready stash for tomorrow!