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California Series Goldbacks — Phase 1 Now Available
Yosemite, Sutter's Mill, and Sonoma Valley — California's story, struck in gold.
The California series brings the state's history to life across original artwork unique to California — Yosemite's granite peaks, Sutter's Mill where the Gold Rush began, and the vineyards of Sonoma Valley. Phase 1 introduces the series with three core denominations, with additional denominations expected in future phases.
Like every Goldback, each California note is real 24-karat gold — not plated, not a token — vacuum-deposited onto a durable polymer note, carrying a unique serial number to make it independently verifiable.
As San Diego's Official Authorized Goldback Distributor, Goldenbee MALAJ carries the California series at our flat rate — buy online below, or reach out if you'd rather talk it through first.
What is a California Goldback?
A California Goldback is a physical note of real 24-karat gold, precisely vacuum-deposited onto a durable polymer substrate and printed with original California-themed artwork spanning Yosemite, Sutter's Mill, and Sonoma Valley. It's part of the Goldback currency system — designed to be spent, saved, or collected — and each note carries a unique serial number so its authenticity can be independently verified.
California Goldback Phase 1 denominations
Set in Yosemite National Park with poppies (the state flower) and dogface butterflies (the state insect) — a design of justice and fairness for all.
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Set at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, where the discovery of gold ignited the California Gold Rush — prosperity that comes from perseverance.
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Set in the vineyards of Sonoma Valley with Mission San Francisco Solano and the California quail (the state bird) — fortune grown from patient cultivation.
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Phase 1 covers ¼GB, 1GB, and 5GB only. Additional California denominations will be added in future phases.
What is a California Goldback worth?
Like all Goldbacks, the California series is priced by its gold content plus a small premium, and the rate moves with the spot price of gold. Goldenbee MALAJ sells at a flat rate per Goldback — request a live quote to see today's exact rate before you buy or sell.