Goldbacks · PHYSICALGoldbacks
Real 24-karat gold currency, accepted at thousands of businesses. Spendable, collectible, holdable.
Today's rate
$8.44
Notes from
$2.10
About Goldbacks
What is Goldbacks?
Goldbacks are a form of physical currency made with real 24-karat gold. Each note is a thin polymer sheet with a precise amount of gold vacuum-deposited onto it, creating a durable, beautiful, and verifiable gold currency. They aren't coins or bars. They're spendable notes, similar in size to U.S. paper money.
Goldbacks are a privately issued voluntary currency, accepted at thousands of participating businesses nationwide. Each participating state has its own series featuring intricate artwork representing that state's history. Denominations range from ¼ up to 100, where a 1 Goldback contains 1/1000th of a troy ounce of gold.
People buy Goldbacks as a hedge against inflation, as collectible art, as a way to hold physical gold in small denominations, or to use as actual currency in participating states. Unlike digital assets, Goldbacks are tangible: you can hold them, give them as gifts, or spend them in person.
At a glance
- Launched
- 2019
- Issuer
- Goldback, Inc.
- State series
- 10
- Gold purity
- 24K (99.99%)
- Smallest denomination
- ¼ Goldback (1/4000 oz)
- Format
- Polymer-sealed note
Where to buy
Find a Bitstop with Goldbacks near you
Goldbacks is available at over 2,500 Bitstop kiosks nationwide. Use the location finder to discover the nearest ATM that supports Goldbacks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Goldbacks legal tender?
No. Goldbacks are privately issued, and each note says so on its face: 'Privately Issued, Not U.S. Dollar Legal Tender.' They're a voluntary currency. Thousands of businesses choose to accept them, but none are required to.
Why are state series different prices?
The 'from' price reflects the smallest denomination each series carries. Plain notes cost the same across states at any given time, and prices track the live gold market. Limited sets and bundles can carry collector premiums.
Can I spend Goldbacks at any store?
Only at participating businesses: gas stations, restaurants, small shops, local markets. Acceptance is strongest in states with their own series. Elsewhere, treat them as a collectible store of value rather than spending money.
Are Goldbacks really 24K gold?
Yes. Each note has a precise amount of 24-karat gold vacuum-deposited between protective polymer layers. The gold content is independently verifiable, and each denomination contains a published, exact amount of gold.
Can I melt Goldbacks down for the gold?
Technically yes, but the polymer and intricate design typically make the note more valuable than its raw melt value. Most people hold Goldbacks for what they are: a beautiful, spendable form of physical gold.