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"Goldback" bills are accepted in 4 states, but are they a good idea for consumers?

Nov 25, 2022
A private company says it makes the bills with small amounts of gold in them. Interest in the currency has grown with inflation, some say.
 A Wyoming “goldback” worth about $20. The company that makes the bill says it contains 1/200th of an ounce of 24-karat gold.
Will Walkey