The Washington DC Goldback is a great collectible!

The technology behind Goldbacks and other fractional gold currencies. Before the gold ever touches the film, the artwork gets printed first. That’s the secret sauce that gives Aurum notes their depth, their security, and that signature “gold-on-clear” look.

Long before Instagram miners and YouTube prospectors, long before Goldbacks and modern panning kits, there was one place that captured the world’s imagination like no other: The Yukon. If gold has a homeland, this is it — a frozen, rugged, unforgiving stretch of wilderness that turned ordinary men into legends and broke just as many along the way. This is the story of Yukon gold, from the first discovery to the nuggets collectors chase today. 1896: The Spark That Lit the Worl

It has that unmistakable buttery glow that makes collectors lean in and say, “Whoa… where’d you get that?”

Every note contains a measured amount of gold — not “backed by,” not “redeemable for,” but physically present.

The question was simple: Can you make gold spendable? Not theoretical, not digital, not “backed by.” Actual gold. In your hand. In small amounts. Without melting your wallet or your fingers. Turns out… yes. Yes you can.

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On the morning of May 18, 1980, a month before we (Allen & Terri) met, Mount St. Helens unleashed its catastrophic eruption.

The highlight of today was reaching the international border between Canada and the United States.

We are settled in and enjoying our first full day in Fairbanks.

In the heart of Kentucky stands a structure that has captivated the imagination and curiosity of countless visitors: The Ark Encounter.

Random thoughts. Nothing more. Nothing less.

We packed in a lot of Alaska in just a few short days.

Perhaps we can call these times, “moments of goodness.”

Amidst the rugged beauty of Fairbanks, Alaska, lies an unexpected treasure—a vintage car museum.

About a month ago, on June 19th, we embarked on a journey north to the Yukon River. We’ve been wanting to share our adventure, so here goes.

Alaska is an enormously vast land of beauty and untamed wilderness and home to one of the engineering marvels of the 20th century.

The train ride aboard Alaskan Railways, Denali Star, was fantastic.

Denali is not just a park; it’s a narrative of the wild tundra and a testament to the expanse of Alaska.

Interesting tidbits about Alaska.