Lot 312: Utah 2023 24 Carat Gold 1/4 Goldback Negotiable Instrument
A 2023 Utah Goldback, being a privately issued flexible bullion note containing 24 carat gold. The face of the note is decorated with a detailed black and sepia-toned illustration of a blindfolded female figure, Justitia, positioned in a desert landscape. She holds a balance scale aloft in her right hand and a sword in her left, with an eagle in flight and rock formations in the background. The note is printed on a gold-toned substrate with intricate geometric border detailing. Legible inscriptions on the face include UTAH GOLDBACK NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT at the top, a denomination of 1/4 within a circular cartouche at the upper left, and a vertical registration number AD68052. Additional text reads US PATENT 10781520 | PRIVATELY ISSUED NOT US DOLLAR LEGAL TENDER and GOLDBACK.COM © 2023. A technical specification at the base states THIS GOLDBACK CONTAINS 1/1000TH TROY OUNCE 24K GOLD. The GB logo is present in two locations. The reverse is not visible.
Weight: 1/1000th troy oz 24ct gold.
Condition report:
The note appears in excellent condition with no visible creases, tears, or edge wear to the flexible substrate. The printed illustrations and text are crisp and legible. The corners are sharp and the edges are straight. There are no visible fingerprints or surface marks on the face of the note. The item is not presented in a protective capsule or sleeve.
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