Utah 1/4 Goldback
Goldbacks are fractional 24K gold currency that allow you to spend gold like cash. They support your local economy and protect your purchasing power. This denomination contains 1/4000th of a troy ounce of 24K gold. Set against the dramatic backdrop of Balanced Rock near Moab, Utah, the artwork explores the delicate relationship between justice and authority.
Artwork Description
The Utah 1/4 Goldback portrays Justitia, the personification of justice. In her right hand, she holds scales to represent balance and fairness, while her left hand holds a sword symbolizing the defense of truth. A blindfold covers her eyes to show impartiality. Inscribed on her belt is the word “Deseret,” meaning honeybee—a reference to the original name proposed for the Beehive State.
The scene is set near Moab, Utah and features Balanced Rock in Arches National Park. This recognizable landmark symbolizes the delicate nature of justice. Above, a bald eagle soars as an emblem of freedom and power, while the UV layer reveals a rabbit clutched in its talons. Together, these elements reflect the relationship between fairness and authority. Inscribed along the bottom is the enduring principle: “Judge Righteously.”
The Utah 1/4 Goldback is a fractional piece of spendable 24-karat gold that combines precious metal ownership with detailed Utah artwork. As the smallest denomination in the Utah Goldback series, the Quarter Goldback makes an affordable entry point for collectors interested in a unique Utah collectible or anyone looking to own physical gold in an extremely small denomination. Each note contains a precisely measured amount of 24K gold protected within the Goldback’s durable polymer layers.
More than simply a gold collectible, the Utah 1/4 Goldback is designed to function as voluntary local currency, giving owners a form of alternative currency backed by real physical gold. Its combination of intricate Utah artwork, fractional precious-metal content, and practical denomination makes it an unusual form of gold currency that can be collected, gifted, traded, or used with participating businesses that accept Goldbacks.
Denomination: 1/4 Goldback
Gold Content: 1/4,000 Troy oz of 24K gold
Gold Purity: .9999
Type: Voluntary local currency / collectible gold
State: Utah
Condition: New / Uncirculated
Made in the USA
Contains real, physical 24K gold
