Why Should I Participate?
The UPMA is committed to empowering the usage of precious metals as money. There are countless companies offering precious metals and scores of people around the world who understand it’s value.
The UPMA supports merchants by enabling individuals to use the metals they own in everyday transactions digitally, at scale.
The United Precious Metals Association (UPMA) was established in response to the passage of the Utah Specie Legal Tender Act in early 2011. UPMA aims to provide viable choices in currency; offering accounts denominated in U.S. minted gold and silver dollars as well as free Goldback accounts. Members benefit from 0% buy/sell spreads and low vaulting costs. UPMA is a Cooperative operating on a non-profit basis. Alpine Gold Exchange offers vaulting and other supportive services to the membership
