A Flawless PMG 70, Limited Early Release
This 3 Utah Goldback has earned PMG 70, the highest grade Paper Money Guaranty awards, reserved for notes with no imperfections visible under magnification. It also carries the Limited Early Release designation, given only to notes certified within the initial weeks of release. Sealed in a tamper-evident PMG holder, this is about as perfect as a Goldback gets, and the flawless grade paired with the early-release label is exactly what collectors chase first.
Real Gold You Can Hold
A Goldback is not a coin or a paper certificate. It is a note that contains a precise, verifiable amount of physical gold, produced with Aurum technology that layers .999 fine gold into a thin, durable polymer. This 3 Goldback holds 3/1000 of a troy ounce of pure gold. Goldbacks circulate as voluntary currency in Utah and a growing number of states, which makes this real gold in one of the most striking forms it comes in.
A Tribute to the Bonneville Salt Flats
The 2026 design honors Utah’s Bonneville Salt Flats, the vast white expanse where drivers have chased land-speed records for over a century. Rendered in rich colorized artwork with hidden UV-reactive ink, the note captures the daring spirit of the racers who pushed the limits of speed across the salt. It is as much a small work of art as it is a piece of gold.
Why Collectors Want This Note
Three things set this note apart: a flawless PMG 70 grade, the sought-after Limited Early Release label, and a vivid colorized commemorative design, all wrapped around real .999 gold. Graded Goldbacks in perfect condition are far scarcer than raw notes, and early-release examples are the first ones collectors pursue. Encapsulated and preserved, this note is ready to display or to anchor a serious Goldback collection.
Specifications
This graded note is a 2026 3 Utah Goldback containing 3/1000 troy ounce of .999 fine gold, produced by Goldback Inc. using Aurum technology, with a smooth edge, and certified by PMG at Mint State 70 with the Limited Early Release designation. See the Specifications tab for full details.
Goldback FAQ
What is a Utah Goldback?
A Goldback is a physical note that contains real .999 fine gold, made with Aurum technology. It functions as voluntary currency in Utah and several other states, so it can be held as gold or spent with participating businesses.
How much gold is in a 3 Goldback?
Exactly 3/1000 of a troy ounce of .999 fine gold. A single Goldback contains 1/1000 of an ounce, so a 3 Goldback holds three times that.
What does PMG 70 Limited Early Release mean?
PMG, Paper Money Guaranty, is a leading third-party grading service. A grade of 70 is flawless, the highest possible. Limited Early Release means the note was certified within its initial release window, a designation collectors value.
Is this a collectible or a bullion purchase?
This is a collectible. A graded, encapsulated PMG 70 note is valued for its perfect grade, early-release status, and commemorative artwork rather than its gold weight alone.
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