The Nevada Goldback is a beautifully made currency containing 1/20th oz .9999 fine gold, making it a unique and valuable form of spendable currency. As the world's first voluntary currency made of physical gold, it holds both aesthetic beauty and intrinsic value.
The Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011 significantly recognized certain forms of gold as legal tender, reinstating gold's official recognition as money. Since then, technological advancements have allowed for the minting of physical gold into a form suitable for small transactions. Using cutting-edge vacuum deposition technology, each Goldback bill is layered with precise amounts of .9999 fine gold between layers of durable polyester, ensuring both resilience and longevity.
Libertas, the Virtue of Liberty, is at the heart of the Nevada Goldback. This is her second appearance on a Goldback bill, and she stands proudly under the starry Nevada night sky. Depicted as biblical Eve, the mother of humanity, Libertas symbolizes the exercise of agency and the power of choice. With freedom comes responsibility and the consequences of one's actions. This notion reflects the gift of free will bestow upon the human race.
Libertas holds a pomegranate fruit in her left hand, representing all of humankind. She grasps a vertical rod in her right hand, symbolizing both royalty and the vertical mining technique that played a vital role in Nevada's prominence as a precious metals producer. Standing on a stone pedestal adorned with a seashell, a traditional symbol associated with Aphrodite, and accompanied by a basket of pomegranates, Libertas exemplifies gratitude and freedom through a biblical rock altar with a burning fire.
To Liberty's right, a small pillar supports a globe, symbolizing her mission to promote freedom worldwide. The presence of Nevada's Desert Bighorn Sheep, representing steadfastness and mobility, reflects the essential strengths necessary for survival as they freely roam the state's majestic mountains. The Bristlecone Pine, one of the longest-living trees on Earth, signifies the eternal nature of Liberty as a crowning Virtue.
Goldbacks are not just beautiful collector's items; they can be used for barter transactions with individuals who recognize the value of gold. With the Nevada Goldback, you hold a piece of history and virtue in your hands—a reminder of the importance of liberty, responsibility, and the enduring nature of human freedom. Let the Nevada Goldback symbolize your commitment to the principles that shape our lives and guide our choices.
