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Route 66 at 100: The Centenary Goldback and Silverback
For Route 66’s centenary, Goldback made a single commemorative 1 Goldback and a matching Silverback. What each holds, and who they suit.
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Goldback’s Redesign of Utah, Nevada and New Hampshire Explained
Goldback is replacing the original Utah, Nevada and New Hampshire artwork. Why, in what order, and what it means for classic notes you own or want ...
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The 100 Goldback: Why It Was Discontinued
Goldback retired the 100 in March 2026. Why the largest denomination was discontinued, which four series carried one, and what it means if you own ...
Goldbacks8 min read
How to Store and Protect Goldbacks
Learn how to store Goldbacks safely with practical guidance on sleeves, handling, humidity, flat storage and what to do with a damaged note.
Goldbacks12 min read
Goldback Limited Early Releases Explained
What a Goldback Limited Early Release is, why the 3 denomination exists, which states have one, published mintages, and how UK collectors get one.
Goldbacks12 min read
California Goldbacks: Complete UK Collector Guide
A UK collector's guide to the California Goldbacks: three denominations, the artwork behind Justitia, Diligentia and Abundantia, and the honest pre...
Goldbacks6 min read
South Dakota Goldbacks: UK Collector Guide
A collector’s guide to all five South Dakota Goldbacks, their virtues, gold fractions, artwork stories and the best denomination to start with.
Goldbacks6 min read
Wyoming Goldbacks: Complete UK Collector Guide
Explore Wyoming Goldbacks by denomination, virtue and design, with an honest collector framework for choosing among the original five-note sequence.
Goldbacks6 min read
New Hampshire Goldbacks: Complete UK Collector Guide
The complete UK collector guide to New Hampshire Goldbacks: five virtues, five denominations, connected history and the announced series refresh.
Goldbacks7 min read
The Quarter Goldback: The Smallest Real Gold You Can Hold
The ¼ Goldback holds 1/4000 of a troy ounce of 24-carat gold. What that makes it good for, and why it carries no worse premium than a bigger note.
Goldbacks4 min read
Nevada Goldbacks: Complete UK Collector Guide
Nevada Goldbacks explained for UK collectors: the 2020 second series, the Caritas design, all five classic denominations, Alpha notes and Goldback’...
Goldbacks5 min read
Goldback Security Features Explained
Vacuum-deposited gold, a tactile reverse image, microprinting, unique serial numbers and — from 2025 — UV-reactive ink. What each security feature ...
Goldbacks8 min read
How to Tell If a Goldback Is Genuine
No counterfeit Goldbacks have been confirmed to date, but the checks are worth knowing — especially if you are buying from a private seller. Six wa...
Goldbacks4 min read
Utah Goldbacks: Complete UK Collector Guide
Utah was the first Goldback series in 2019, and in 2026 it became the first to be refreshed. Compare the classic and refreshed designs, denominatio...
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New California Goldbacks & Utah with a Refreshed Design
Two releases landed close together: a brand-new California series and a refreshed Utah design. Here is what has changed, what to look for, and wher...
