Kinesis Gold (KAU) is a digital currency backed 1:1 by physical gold. Each KAU token represents one gram of fine gold stored in fully insured and audited vaults. It lets users spend, trade, send, and earn real gold globally while offering monthly yields and redemption options. ^[1]

Overview

Kinesis Gold (KAU) is a digital currency backed 1:1 by physical gold, with each unit representing one gram of fine gold stored in fully insured, audited vaults under the holder’s name. Designed by Kinesis Money as an alternative to fiat, KAU can be spent, traded, sent, and earned globally, including through the Kinesis Virtual Card, which allows real-time transactions wherever Mastercard is accepted. Holders earn monthly yields in physical gold from spending, holding, or trading, with all gold fully allocated and redeemable in 100-gram increments from global vaults. Backed by LBMA-approved gold and subject to biannual independent audits, KAU is supported by the Allocated Bullion Exchange (ABX), offering zero storage fees and institutional-grade reliability. Its integration as a national currency in Indonesia through partnerships with PTPos and government-regulated exchanges highlights KAU’s growing acceptance as a secure and trusted monetary asset. ^{[1] [2]}

Physical Gold Backing

Allocation and Ownership

All gold bullion backing KAU is fully allocated and stored in the token owner's name. This contrasts with unallocated gold products, where the customer holds a general claim against the provider's gold holdings. With Kinesis, holding KAU means owning the underlying physical gold stored in independent, fully insured vaults worldwide. ^[2]

Gold Specifications and Quality

The gold backing KAU meets LBMA-approved good delivery standards:

• 100 gram bars: 100 grams (3.215 fine troy ounces) of gold cast bar with minimum fineness of 999.9
• 1 Kilogram bars: 1 Kilogram (32.148 fine troy ounces) of gold cast bar with minimum fineness of 999.9

Each bar bears a serial number and identifying stamp from approved refiners, which include Argor-Heraeus, Asahi, Metalor, Royal Canadian Mint, Suisse, Swiss, and Valcambi. ^{[1] [2]}

Auditing and Verification

The physical gold backing KAU undergoes independent biannual audits by a commodity audit specialist. These audits confirm the 1:1 allocation, stated quantity, and quality (9999 fineness) of all gold bars in the system. This provides transparency and verification that the appropriate amount of physical gold genuinely backs each KAU token. ^[3]