1 California Goldback Alpha (Pre-Order)

The California 1 Goldback depicts the virtue Dilignetia, or diligence, as a female prospector. She kneels in the waters of Sutter’s Mill in Coloma, California, joyfully panning the river. In her hand, she holds a gold nugget, and under a UV light, more can be seen glimmering beneath the water. This scene captures the excitement of the historic 1848 discovery that ignited the California Gold Rush.

During this time, thousands of Forty-Niners arrived in California in pursuit of a better future, forever changing the fate of the American west. The Gold Rush rapidly expanded the state's population, fueled economic growth, and paved the way for California's admission to the Union in 1850.

In the background, a grizzly bear, featured on California's state flag, stands as a reminder of the frontier spirit that defines the Golden State. The design celebrates the truth that prosperity is earned through perseverance and the courage to pursue new opportunities. Along the bottom is the enduring principle: “Diligence is the mother of good luck.”

Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Goldback history. Pre-order yours today.

Important details to note

This item is available for pre-order and is expected to ship on or after August 25, 2026. Please allow an additional 5 business days for standard processing and handling once shipping begins.

If your order includes both in-stock and pre-order items, the entire order will ship together once all items are available, it will not be split into separate shipments.

Gold Content: 1/1000th Troy Ounce 24K Gold
Purity: .999 Fine
Thickness: 0.10 mm
Dimensions: 4.625 x 2.56 in

This item is available for pre-order and is expected to ship on or after August 25, 2026. Please allow an additional 5 business days for standard processing and handling once shipping begins.

If your order includes both in-stock and pre-order items, the entire order will ship together once all items are available, it will not be split into separate shipments.