Commemorative single issueWashington, D.C. · 2026
Washington, D.C. Goldback
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2026 Washington, D.C. 1 Goldback

Columbia, a thirteen-star shield, and the capital skyline on one commemorative note containing 1/1000 troy ounce of 24-karat gold.

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Published one-Goldback reference$8.58Effective Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

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Front of the standard 2026 Washington, D.C. 1 Goldback showing Columbia, the Washington Monument, the U.S. Capitol, fireworks, and an eagle.

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Issue
2026 Washington, D.C. commemorative single issue
Denomination
1 Goldback
Gold content
1/1000 troy ounce of 24K gold
Mintage
250,000 total notes
Central figure
Columbia
Landmarks
Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol
Security
Individual serial and UV-reactive design elements
Inscription
“A republic, if you can keep it.”
The artwork

A figure at the center of the republic.

Columbia stands at the heart of the scene as the historic personification of the United States and the American people. Her freedom cap reaches back to older symbols of liberty and resistance to tyranny. In her hand, the shield’s thirteen stars refer to the original colonies.

The Washington Monument rises behind her as a memorial to leadership and sacrifice. Farther back, the Capitol brings self-government and the rule of law into view. A bald eagle crosses the upper scene while fireworks mark the nation’s 250th anniversary.

At the bottom, the note carries the line “A republic, if you can keep it.” The phrase, traditionally attributed to Benjamin Franklin, shifts the artwork from celebration to responsibility. The monuments describe an inheritance. The inscription asks what the owner will do with it.

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Published reference value

One rate multiplied by one.

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8.58 × 1 = 8.58

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Published one-Goldback reference$8.58Effective Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
Care and inspection

Protect the printed surface.

Handle cleanly

Use clean, dry hands and support the note without sharp bends.

Store flat

Choose a clean archival enclosure away from heat, moisture, and direct sun.

Do not polish

Avoid adhesives, laminators, solvents, and abrasive cleaning.

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Questions about this note.

What is the 2026 Washington, D.C. Goldback?

It is a commemorative, single-issue 1 Goldback created for the 250th anniversary of American independence. Goldback states that 250,000 were produced and that the issue contains 1/1000 troy ounce of 24-karat gold.

Is this site selling the note directly?

No. This site is an independent product guide. Its purchase link opens Goldback’s official distributor directory, where seller prices, availability, payment, shipping, and returns are handled by the chosen distributor.

What does the published reference value mean?

It is the current per-Goldback value published by the United Precious Metals Association. For this 1 Goldback, the reference value is the published one-Goldback rate multiplied by one. It is informational and is not a guaranteed retail or checkout price.

How much gold does the note contain?

The note states that it contains 1/1000 troy ounce of 24K gold. The gold layer is sealed between protective polymer layers.

Who is shown in the artwork?

The central figure is Columbia, the historic personification of the United States and the American people. She wears a freedom cap and holds a shield with thirteen stars representing the original colonies.

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Original engraving-style illustration of Columbia with a thirteen-star shield, Washington Monument, Capitol, eagle, and celebratory points of light.Columbia at the Republic’s 250th yearMeet Columbia and trace how the freedom cap, thirteen-star shield, Washington Monument, Capitol, eagle, fireworks, and Franklin inscription form one commemorative scene.Original engraving-style illustration of a balanced brass scale, blank tally tile, ledger, and Washington Monument at sunrise.What one Goldback is worthLearn where the live reference rate comes from, how this one-denomination calculation works, and why a reference value is not the same thing as a seller’s price.Original technical engraving of a vacuum-deposition chamber applying a glowing microscopic gold layer between transparent polymer films.How a measured layer of gold becomes flexibleFollow the verified production sequence: artwork and security design, polymer printing, vacuum-deposited 24K gold, sealing, and measured verification.