1/4 California Goldback Gold Note

The 1/4 California Goldback Gold Note is part of the innovative Goldback Series - a unique, physical option for everyday transactions while also appealing to collectors. Crafted with .9999 pure 24-karat gold using advanced production techniques, each note blends beauty, history, and practicality. This product contains 1/4000th Troy oz of .9999 pure gold.

The obverse showcases the virtue Justitia. In one hand, she raises the scales of justice. In the other, she rests a gavel atop a stack of books. California’s state flower and insect—poppies and California dogface butterflies—are woven throughout the scene. In the background, Half Dome and El Capitan place the scene in Yosemite National Park. Under UV light, the artwork reveals water filling Justitia’s scales to illustrate the effort required to uphold liberty and justice. Along the bottom, the inscription reads “To delay justice is injustice.”

Goldbacks are a modern 24K gold currency. Goldbacks are created with patented technology that atomizes 24-karat gold down to 1/1000th of an ounce. The gold is then layered between two polymer sheets. A standout security feature introduced in 2025, this ink reveals hidden patterns or markings when exposed to UV light—making it simple to authenticate each note quickly. The reverse features a tactile, embossed—or raised—negative image that improves authenticity and makes the design harder to duplicate. Ultra-fine printing and complex imagery on the reverse deter counterfeiting and reflect craftsmanship that parallels security-grade currencies. Each Goldback includes a unique serial number and the precise fractional gold content (in thousandths of a troy ounce), aiding traceability and verification. Goldbacks are crafted via a proprietary vacuum-deposition process. This gives a genuine gold glint that’s virtually impossible to replicate synthetically, adding another layer of inherent security.