How can I verify a GG coin is real?
Each coin has:
- A unique electronic serial number
- An NFC chip embedded during minting
- A record in the GGS Public Registry
You can verify authenticity instantly using any NFC-enabled smartphone.
What happens if a coin is lost or stolen?
If a GG coin number is reported as lost or stolen, the Foundation will mark it in the public registry so anyone who scans it can see its status. This helps honest buyers and merchants avoid accepting a disputed coin as a certified GG coin.
The physical gold itself remains gold — it cannot be disabled.
If the owner chooses, they may also file a report with local law enforcement, but this is entirely optional and outside the Foundation’s role.
Who produces the GG coins?
Certified goldsmith vendors, refiners, and mints following the Gram Gold Standard Protocol (GGSP).
Each producer receives a manufacturer code and is subject to audits and registry oversight by the Gram Gold Standard Foundation.
Is the full protocol public?
Only in principle.
For security reasons, the detailed technical protocol (GGSP) — covering encryption, serial format, and anti-counterfeiting measures — is available only to accredited members under a confidentiality agreement.
However, all conceptual details are published publicly to maintain transparency.
Can I hold my gold at home?
Yes.
GG coins are designed for safe personal storage in home safes, bank vaults, or specialized GG-certified depositories.
Over time, new businesses — including GG storage vaults and exchange kiosks — will emerge to make storage and conversion convenient and secure.
