The 1 Wyoming Goldback Gold Note is a modern, spendable form of gold, carefully crafted using a proprietary process that layers 24-karat gold within a durable polymer sheet. Each note contains 1/1000th Troy oz of pure gold, making it the smallest usable form of gold in the world. While not legal tender, Goldbacks can be used in voluntary transactions with businesses that accept gold as payment.
Key Features:
- Contains 1/1000th Troy oz of 24K gold
- Features Reverentia (Reverence/Respect), a Shoshone Native American woman
- Reverse side features a mirror image of the obverse due to the thin gold layering
- Available individually in a protective sleeve or in 100-note bundles
Symbolism & Design:
The obverse of the note showcases Reverentia (Reverence), appearing for the first time in the Goldback series. She is depicted as a Shoshone Native American woman, wearing a traditional buckskin dress and standing in Wyoming’s Northeastern plains region. Below her, the inscription reads “Revere what is Sacred,” emphasizing the importance of respect and reverence for the world around us.
Alpha Goldbacks are the first Goldbacks produced in a new series, marked by a small α (alpha) symbol next to the mintage date. The Wyoming Alpha Series is a limited first-edition collectible, with only a few manufactured. This rarity, combined with the distinctive Alpha symbol, makes them highly sought after and valuable among collectors and investors.
- The bald eagle, perched on Reverentia’s arm with falconry gear, symbolizes freedom, divine connection, and guidance from the Creator.
- Sunflowers represent life and beauty, reinforcing the idea of growth through light and wisdom. The seven ladybugs on the sunflowers symbolize the seven girls from the Mato Tipila legend.
- Devil’s Tower (Mato Tipila), a sacred site in Native American traditions, is tied to a story of seven girls saved from bears by divine intervention, later becoming the Pleiades constellation.
- The American bison and bison skull represent strength, abundance, stability, and the cyclical nature of life and death, a theme central to many Native American beliefs.
With its stunning artistry and deep cultural symbolism, the 1 Wyoming Goldback is not only a spendable gold note but also a piece of Wyoming’s history and heritage. Whether for collecting, investing, or practical transactions, this note is a unique and meaningful way to hold physical gold.
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