Our History

Preserving What Matters Most

Established in 2012, Alpine Gold Exchange, in conjunction with the United Precious Metals Association (UPMA), represents a pioneering response to the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2011. Recognizing the necessity for a platform to facilitate the acquisition, circulation, and liquidation of precious metal legal tender, we innovatively addressed the challenges associated with dollar-cost-averaging into metals and procuring quantities less than a single coin. Since our inception, we have not only made these opportunities accessible but have significantly expanded our operational footprint.

From humble beginnings in a subleased office space, Alpine Gold Exchange has experienced remarkable growth, now boasting four national buildings and a franchise. Our assets under management have increased by over 2,000-fold, and the UPMA has seen its membership surge to over 50,000 accounts.

A testament to our commitment to offering diverse currency options, we introduced Goldbacks in 2019, which quickly gained popularity among our clientele. In our quest to continually enhance member services, we have recently incorporated leasing and pawning options into our offerings.

Looking ahead, Alpine Gold remains dedicated to introducing innovative and essential services, thereby reinforcing our commitment to our members’ needs and the evolving landscape of precious metal legal tender.

  • Leases

    Leases allow you to protect against inflation while earning a competitive return.

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  • Vaulting

    100% Insured, 100% Backed. Incredible transparency with security you can trust.

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  • Pawning

    Access your wealth by pawning your metals at competitive rates without the tax hit.

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  • IRA

    Our self-directed precious metals IRA provides a secure way to diversify retirement with physical gold.

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  • Linked Visa Card

    Leverage modern

    payment systems keeping wealth in metals for inflation-resistant spending.

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  • MISSION

    What is our mission?

    We empower individuals through the practical use of gold and silver as money. We focus on three essential pillars: enabling everyday payments, supporting wealth preservation, and creating opportunities for appreciation. This comprehensive approach helps members harness the full potential of precious metals in their financial lives.

  • VALUES

    What are our core values?

    • Transparency
    • Integrity
    • Dependability
    • Mutual Respect
    • Service Oriented
    • Fiscal Responsibility
    • Love of God and Country
  • VISION

    What is our vision

    To empower citizens around the world with trusted, full-spectrum precious metal monetary solutions, grounded in the conviction that precious metal–backed currencies are essential to preserving economic stability and individual freedom.

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UPMA Membership

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You can now earn rewards by sharing your unique referral link. The UPMA referral program offers 0.5% on Gold and Silver coins and 2% on Goldback investments made by your referrals