South Dakota is built on bedrock — literally and figuratively.
From the granite peaks of the Black Hills to the sweeping Badlands, the state has always been shaped by what endures. The South Dakota Goldback series carries that same quality: real .9999 fine 24-karat gold, in five spendable denominations, with artwork that honors the values South Dakota was founded on.
The South Dakota Goldback Series
Each denomination features a different allegorical figure:
- 1 Goldback — Pax (Peace)
- 5 Goldback — Industria (Industry)
- 10 Goldback — Harmonia (Harmony)
- 25 Goldback — Laurea (Honor)
- 50 Goldback — Libertas (Liberty)
Five denominations. Each holds real gold. Each reflects a value woven into South Dakota's identity.
How Much Gold Is in Each South Dakota Goldback?
Every denomination holds a fixed, precise amount of .9999 fine 24k gold:
- 1 Goldback — 1/1,000 troy oz
- 5 Goldback — 1/200 troy oz
- 10 Goldback — 1/100 troy oz
- 25 Goldback — 1/40 troy oz
- 50 Goldback — 1/20 troy oz
The gold content never changes. Retail price moves with the daily gold rate, updated every day at 10am MST. See current pricing at the shop.
South Dakota and Sound Money
South Dakota has a strong track record on financial policy and personal economic freedom. The state has consistently resisted income taxes and overreaching financial regulation, making it a natural home for sound money principles.
As Goldback acceptance continues to grow across the country, South Dakota is part of that expanding network — a state whose values align naturally with the idea of gold you can actually use.
South Dakota Goldbacks vs. Other Series
All Goldback state series carry the same gold content per denomination. South Dakota's series stands out for its artwork — allegorical figures that speak to the peace, industry, and harmony that define the Northern Plains.
For buyers drawn to the wide open landscapes and independent spirit of the Midwest, South Dakota Goldbacks carry that identity in every note.
Buy South Dakota Goldbacks
The full South Dakota series is in stock now. All denominations available, ships insured, no minimums.
Prefer to buy in person? GoldATM machines carry Goldbacks at select locations nationwide.
Pricing reflects the current daily Goldback rate, updated every day at 10am MST. Gold content is fixed per denomination.
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Compare denominations: Goldback Denominations Guide — see gold content, pricing, and availability for all nine denominations across every state.
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