{"product_id":"utah-10-goldback","title":"Utah 10 Goldback","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"201\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"233\"\u003eUtah 10 Goldback Gold Note\u003c\/em\u003e is a pioneering piece of voluntary local currency, created in response to the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011, which allowed privately-issued gold notes for barter and payment within the state. As part of the original Goldback series, this note combines artistry, history, and innovation to make gold both \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eusable and spendable\u003c\/strong\u003e once again. Containing \u003cstrong data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e1\/100th Troy oz of .999 pure gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers a practical way to hold and use real gold in smaller, everyday denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eProduct Highlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"750\" data-end=\"789\"\u003eShips in a protective currency sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"792\" data-end=\"847\"\u003ePart of the first state-issued Goldback series (Utah)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"898\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"898\"\u003eContains \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"896\"\u003e1\/100th Troy oz of .999 pure gold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eObverse features \u003cstrong data-start=\"918\" data-end=\"930\"\u003ePrudence\u003c\/strong\u003e, allegory of wise judgment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"1021\"\u003eReverse displays a mirrored outline of the obverse design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1064\"\u003eVarious years of issue may be possible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003ePlease note: Goldbacks are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eNOT U.S. legal tender\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1152\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1531\"\u003eThe obverse of the Utah 10 Goldback features \u003cstrong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003ePrudence\u003c\/strong\u003e, depicted in the classical style of Justice. She is shown blindfolded, symbolizing impartiality, while wielding the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1348\"\u003esword of Justice\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eScales of Balance\u003c\/strong\u003e, which rest upon a foundation of faith. This imagery highlights the virtue of prudence as the ability to act with wisdom, fairness, and moral clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003eThe reverse carries only a mirrored reflection of the obverse design, without added colorization or enhancements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eIn 1933, the U.S. formally ended the gold standard and removed gold-denominated currency from circulation, leaving gold only as a store of wealth in the form of coins and bars. While useful for investment, these larger formats made everyday commercial use impractical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eUtah Legal Tender Act of 2011\u003c\/strong\u003e reopened the door to gold as a medium of exchange. Goldbacks were created as a direct response, designed to reintroduce spendable gold in fractional sizes. At just 1\/100th of a troy ounce, the Utah 10 Goldback is practical and usable in ways traditional bullion cannot be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2272\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eEach note is manufactured in the United States with high-resolution, full-color artwork printed onto thin sheets of gold, which are then sealed between protective layers of polymer. This innovative process ensures that Goldbacks are both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003ebeautiful and durable\u003c\/strong\u003e, blending the security of gold with the flexibility of modern design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2830\"\u003eCelebrate Utah’s groundbreaking step in bringing gold back into everyday use with the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e10 Utah Goldback Gold Note\u003c\/strong\u003e — a collectible, functional, and affordable way to hold real gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2893\"\u003eIf you need assistance, please call us at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2874\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003e561-529-3001\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MetalStacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47067113980149,"sku":"MSUT10GBNCAT15","price":84.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/4444\/9781\/files\/2822976_front.jpg?v=1758660353","url":"https:\/\/metalstacks.net\/products\/utah-10-goldback","provider":"Metalstacks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}