5 California Goldback - Aurum Gold Foil Note (24k)

Product Details

The California 5 Goldback features Abundantia, the personification of abundance, among Sonoma Valley vineyards. A California quail and UV ladybug add symbolic details, while Mission San Francisco Solano stands in the distance.
Goldbacks resemble standard paper currency in shape but are made with thin layers of 24-karat gold. Initially introduced in Utah following the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2019, they serve as a voluntary currency, allowing transactions at the vendor's discretion. Since then, additional states have each launched their own Goldbacks in subsequent years, with California becoming the 10th state to adopt this unique form of currency.

Currency Highlights:

• Contains 1/200 (0.005 oz) of .999 fine gold.
• Individual notes are housed in a currency sleeve or sealed pouch.
• Face: Features Abundantia, the personification of abundance, standing among the rolling vineyards of Sonoma Valley and holding clusters of ripe grapes. The California quail represents the Golden State's beauty and diversity, while Mission San Francisco Solano appears in the distance.
• Manufactured in the United States of America.

Celebrate California's rich agricultural heritage with the California 5 Goldback. Featuring 24K gold foil, Sonoma Valley vineyards, and meaningful symbols of abundance and good fortune, this unique note makes a distinctive addition to any Goldback collection. Add the California 5 Goldback to your collection today!

About the California 5 Goldback
The California 5 Goldback portrays Abundantia, the personification of abundance. She stands among the rolling vineyards of Sonoma Valley, California, holding clusters of ripe grapes. Beside her is the state bird, the California quail, while the UV layer reveals a ladybug as a symbol of good luck. The Mission San Francisco Solano stands in the distance, the last and northernmost of California's twenty-one missions.

This design reminds us that true fortune is the prosperity that grows from patient cultivation. The enduring principle reads: “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”

Goldbacks
The Goldback® is a revolutionary form of currency crafted from 24-karat gold, offering a reliable alternative as the American dollar continues to lose value. Each Goldback is designed to preserve purchasing power over time, addressing the age-old “small coin problem” by allowing people to make everyday transactions with real gold. While inflation erodes the value of paper currency, the Goldback’s intrinsic gold content ensures that it will hold its worth.

Recognized as legal tender in states like Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona, Idaho, and now California—Goldbacks can be traded or bartered like other non-current forms of currency worldwide. This currency blends gold’s enduring value with modern craftsmanship, providing a versatile and practical means of exchange that won’t depreciate, making it a sound choice for those seeking stability in their everyday spending.