10 Utah Goldback 1/100 oz 24K Gold Foil Aurum Note (New Design)

Expand your voluntary currency collection with the redesigned 10 Utah Goldback 1/100 oz 24K Gold Foil Aurum Note. Marking an exciting chapter in the 2026 Utah Series refresh, this note packs precisely 1/100 troy ounce (0.01 oz / approx. 0.311 grams) of pure .9999 fine 24-karat gold into a flexible, spendable bill format. Celebrating the pioneer state that ignited the modern gold currency movement with the 2011 Utah Legal Tender Act, this 10-unit note pairs physical gold security with spectacular prehistoric artistry.

History & Significance: Utahraptor & Utah’s Prehistoric Legacy

Utah is world-renowned for containing some of North America's most rich fossil deposits, preserving rock layers from the Jurassic and Cretaceous eras. Unearthed in 1991 near Moab, the Utahraptor made global headlines as the largest known raptor species in history—measuring up to 20 feet in length and weighing nearly 1,000 pounds. By linking Aeternitas with Utah’s official state dinosaur, the 2026 redesign pays tribute to millions of years of natural history embedded in the American West.

Features:

• Contains 1/100 troy oz of 24K gold
• Official 10 Utah Goldback denomination
• Flexible and durable Aurum® gold foil note
• Includes UV-reactive artwork and advanced security features
• Designed for voluntary local currency use in participating communities
• Obverse: Features allegorical virtue Aeternitas is depicted alongside the 1991 Utahraptor discovery near Moab. Surrounding imagery includes slipping sand, an hourglass, a soaring falcon, and a blooming yucca, with hidden UV artwork revealing prehistoric pterodactyls and a living Utahraptor.
• Reverse: Displays a negative image of the obverse design, serving as an integrated security feature to help verify authenticity and prevent counterfeiting.