The Oklahoma Goldback series is a set of eight denominations of spendable gold currency, each containing a verified amount of 24‑karat gold laminated into a durable, note-style format. The series was designed to function as a voluntary, inflation-resistant medium of exchange within the Oklahoma economy.
The Eight Denominations
The series spans from the ½ Goldback (the smallest, most accessible denomination) to the 100 Goldback (the highest-value note). Each denomination scales linearly: a 10 Goldback contains ten times the gold of a 1 Goldback. This makes calculating and making change straightforward for both merchants and customers.
Oklahoma Virtues in the Artwork
What sets the Oklahoma series apart from other state Goldbacks is its original hand-illustrated artwork. Each denomination depicts a distinct Oklahoma virtue — qualities like courage, industry, and perseverance — rendered in a style that honors the state's history and people. The illustrations are printed on the Goldback's outer polyester layers and are visible on both sides.
How Notes Are Produced
Goldbacks are manufactured using a proprietary vacuum-deposition process that bonds pure 24k gold to a polyester film substrate. The gold layer is sealed and cannot be separated from the note without destroying it. Each note is weighed and verified before distribution, and the gold content is guaranteed by Goldback Inc.
Circulating Goldbacks
Oklahoma Goldbacks are designed to circulate through the local economy. When you use a Goldback to pay a merchant, the transaction is voluntary — both parties agree on the value. The merchant may price goods in USD and accept Goldbacks at the current Goldback rate, or they may price directly in Goldbacks for regular customers.
Sound Money Status in Oklahoma
Oklahoma recognizes gold and silver as constitutional money. Goldbacks fit within this framework as a voluntary, gold-backed medium of exchange that can supplement or replace fiat currency in private transactions, making them legal to use and hold throughout the state.