1/2 Utah Goldback 1/2000 oz 24K Gold Foil Aurum Note

Celebrate the roots of modern spendable gold currency with the 1/2 Utah Goldback 1/2000 oz 24K Gold Foil Aurum Note. Marking a landmark expansion in the 2026 refreshed Utah Goldback Series, this brand-new fractional note contains precisely 1/2000 troy ounce (0.0005 oz) of pure .9999 fine 24-karat gold. Introduced to provide an even finer level of trade flexibility, this micro-fractional release pays homage to Utah—the trailblazing state that sparked the entire Goldback movement after passing the 2011 Legal Tender Act.

History & Significance of Emigration Canyon & Utah Goldbacks

Utah made history in 2011 by becoming the first state to officially recognize physical gold and silver as legal tender, paving the way for the original 2019 Utah Goldback release. The artwork on this 1/2 unit note highlights Emigration Canyon—the treacherous final passage through the Wasatch Range traversed by pioneer companies in the summer of 1847. Representing months of endurance, faith, and patience, the canyon stands as an enduring symbol of Western settlement and perseverance.

Specifications:

• Contains 1/2000 troy oz of .9999 fine (24K) gold
• Face value of 1/2 Utah Goldback
• Part of the original Utah Goldback Series
• Voluntary local currency accepted by participating businesses in select states
• Flexible, durable Aurum® gold foil note
• Individually serialized for authenticity
• Advanced anti-counterfeiting security features
• Obverse: Features artwork themed around Patience, depicting early pioneer settlers traveling through Emigration Canyon on their final journey to the Salt Lake Valley. The design includes the denomination, "Voluntary, Local Currency" inscription, AURUM® stamp with the year of issue, serial number, and gold weight and purity details.
• Reverse: Displays a negative image of the obverse illustration, providing an additional layer of security against counterfeiting.