1 New Hampshire Goldback Aurum Gold Note

New Hampshire’s entry into the Goldback series brings its own distinct cultural identity to the format, drawing on the indigenous heritage and natural character of New England. The 1 Goldback is the smallest denomination in the five-note New Hampshire set — the most accessible starting point for collectors building the series and investors adding fractional gold at an entry-level price.

Key Features:

• Gold Content & Purity: 1/1000 troy ounce (0.001 oz) of .999 fine 24K gold
• Format: Aurum — 24-karat gold layered within durable polyester film via vacuum deposition
• Obverse Design: Gratia (Grace), depicted as an Abenaki woman in traditional dress and beads, seated beneath a tree in front of a wigwam; a river otter at her side and pumpkins in the foreground; inscribed “NEW HAMPSHIRE GOLDBACK,” “Specie Legal Tender Instrument,” “1/1000th TROY OUNCE 24K GOLD,” and “GRATIA / Give Thanks”
• Reverse: Mirror negative image of the obverse design, functioning as a built-in security feature
• Dimensions: 2 9/16 in wide x 4 5/8 in tall (6.5 cm x 11.7 cm)

The obverse centers on Gratia — the Latin personification of grace — rendered here as an Abenaki Native American woman whose tribes have deep roots across the New England region. She is seated below a large tree, wearing traditional dress and beaded jewelry, with an Abenaki wigwam visible behind her. A river otter looks outward from her side, chosen deliberately: river otters, New Hampshire’s largest weasel-family native, represent resourcefulness and finding joy in the present — qualities central to the virtue of grace. A generous arrangement of pumpkins fills the foreground, a nod to New Hampshire’s celebrated pumpkin festival tradition. A sash across the figure reads “GRATIA,” and the phrase “Give Thanks” appears near the base. The 2023 year mark and Goldback GB logo appear on the left column alongside the serial number.

The reverse displays the obverse design as a mirrored negative image — a structural property of the Aurum construction process that also serves as a counterfeit deterrent. The overall warm gold cast of the note gives both faces a unified, luminous quality.

Each note arrives sealed in an individual archival-quality protective sleeve. New Hampshire recognizes Goldbacks as a specie legal tender instrument, accepted by participating vendors across the state.

The New Hampshire 1 Goldback is a natural first piece for anyone new to the series and a satisfying addition for those completing the full five-denomination set. Order yours today.