1 Washington D.C. Goldback | Aurum Gold Foil Note (24k)

There is no 5, 10, 25 or 50 Washington D.C. Goldback, and there is not going to be one. This is a single limited release of 250,000 notes marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, which makes it one of the few Goldbacks you can finish collecting the day it arrives.

The artwork

The design is entirely new rather than an adaptation of an existing state note, and it was issued alongside a step up in the production itself:

• Upgraded security features built into the note.
• Improved UV-reactive ink, so the hidden layer reads more clearly under a lamp.
• An all-new design created for the anniversary.

The intent is a note that looks back at the nation's history while carrying the current generation of production technology, rather than treating the commemorative and the technical sides as separate exercises.

Who this note suits

This one is for the collector who wants a distinctive single note rather than a full denomination set. Every state series asks you to chase several notes to feel complete; Washington D.C. does not, because only one denomination exists. It holds 1/1000 of a troy ounce of 24-carat gold, the same content as a standard 1 Goldback, so it slots neatly beside your other 1s in an album or a frame. It also suits anniversary and commemorative collectors, and anyone buying a gift with a date attached to it.

Two honest points before you buy. The mintage cap of 250,000 is a genuine limit but not a small one, so treat any future collector premium as unknown rather than likely. And as with every Goldback, the premium over the gold price is high, because the design, the security work and the distribution all cost money on top of the metal. A Britannia, a Sovereign or a plain bar will give you more gold for the same outlay. Buy this for the anniversary, the artwork and the fact that it stands alone.

Make it part of your story

Mark a connection to Washington D.C. with a single commemorative design. A note to keep for the anniversary, share with another collector or give with its story.

The price includes artwork and manufacture as well as gold. Condition and collector demand can affect resale.

Specifications

• Contains 1/1000 troy oz (0.001 oz) of 24-carat gold.
• Grade: (U) Crisp Uncirculated
• Metal content: 0.001 troy oz
• Purity: .999
• Limited edition of 250,000
• Manufactured in the USA.

Washington D.C. Goldbacks

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