1 South Dakota Goldback Aurum Gold Note

The South Dakota Goldback is something genuinely uncommon in the precious metals world: a note-format instrument that contains actual 24-karat gold and functions as a specie legal tender instrument within the state. The 1 Goldback is the entry-level denomination in the South Dakota series, making it an accessible way to hold fractional gold while owning a piece of an evolving currency movement.

Key Features:

• Gold Content & Purity: 1/1000 troy ounce (0.001 oz) of .999 fine 24K gold
• Format: Aurum — thin layers of gold bonded within a durable polyester film
• Obverse Design: Pax, depicted as a Lakota woman in traditional regalia performing hoop dance, surrounded by a bison, eagle, wolf, and deer, with mountain scenery; inscribed “SOUTH DAKOTA GOLDBACK,” “Specie Legal Tender Instrument,” “1/1000th TROY OUNCE 24K GOLD,” and “ALLIANCE OF FRIENDS / SEEK PEACE”
• Reverse: Mirror image of the obverse design, rendered in the same gold-tone Aurum layer

The obverse is densely composed. At center, a figure in traditional Indigenous dress performs hoop dance, her outstretched arms holding interlocking rings. A bison stands behind her to the right, an eagle soars above, and a wolf and deer appear lower in the frame. Pasque flowers — South Dakota’s state flower — are visible near the base. A decorative rosette medallion sits in the lower center, and the Goldback “GB” logo appears alongside the 2023 year mark. The entire scene is rendered in fine engraving style with the warm golden cast of the Aurum layer, which gives the note its characteristic appearance against a light background. The note measures 2 9/16 inches wide by 4 5/8 inches tall (6.5 cm x 11.75 cm).

Each note is sealed in a protective archival-quality plastic sleeve. The Aurum construction — a patented process using vacuum-deposition technology to layer gold within polyester — makes the note durable enough for handling and circulation while protecting the gold content.

The 1 South Dakota Goldback suits collectors building a complete state set, investors seeking the smallest denomination of spendable gold, and anyone curious about this growing alternative currency format. Order yours today to add real gold to your collection at a fractional entry point.