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2026 Washington D.C. 1 Goldback 1/1000 Gold
2026 Washington D.C. 1 Goldback 1/1000 Troy Ounce 24K Gold Limited Edition
This 2026 Washington D.C. 1 Goldback is a specialized currency note containing 1/1000 troy ounce of 24K gold. As a Limited Edition release, it features a highly detailed design of the allegorical figure Columbia holding a shield, set against a backdrop of the Washington Monument and the United States Capitol Building with fireworks overhead. The note includes the inscription "A republic... if you can keep it" and is marked as a 250 Aurum series, specifically numbered as 161,695 of 250,000. This gold note is produced using vacuum deposition technology to sandwich thin layers of gold between protective polymer sheets, creating a durable and flexible 24K gold collectible.
2026 Washington D.C. 1 Goldback 1/1000th Troy Ounce 24K Gold Limited Edition
Condition: The item appears to be in uncirculated, pristine condition with sharp corners and clean edges. The polymer surface remains smooth and reflective without visible scratches, creases, or handling marks. The gold foil maintains its original brilliance and luster. As a modern voluntary currency piece, it has not been professionally graded by a third-party service but presents as a high-quality specimen.
Mint: Valaurum
Metal Content: 1/1000th Troy Ounce 24K Gold
Historical Context: This 2026 Washington D.C. 1 Goldback is part of a limited edition series featuring the personification of Columbia. The design incorporates iconic American symbols including the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol Building, and an American eagle against a backdrop of fireworks. Goldbacks are a form of voluntary local currency produced using vacuum deposition technology to layer gold between polymer sheets.
Strike Type: Aurum Gold Foil Note
Grading: Raw/Ungraded
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