Tether Gold (XAU₮) is a digital token issued by TG Commodities, S.A. de C.V., a company within the Tether ecosystem, with each token representing ownership of one troy fine ounce of physical gold on a specific gold bar. [1] [2] The brand operates as a distinct sub-brand under the broader Tether corporate identity, and its visual assets are governed by Tether’s official media and trademark guidelines. [1]
Design and History
Tether Gold’s visual identity is managed as part of Tether’s official brand system. Tether’s media guidelines state that its trademarks, which include word marks and logos, may only be used truthfully and accurately as standalone brands, and that the appearance of the trademark logos may not be altered without Tether’s permission. [1] The official media assets page lists Tether Gold alongside other Tether products such as USD₮, MXN₮, and XAU₮, indicating that the Tether Gold mark is distributed through the same official brand kit. [3]
In May 2026, Tether filed seven trademark applications in South Korea covering its corporate name, official logo, and Tether Gold (XAUT), among other assets. [4] [5] The filings included the Tether corporate logo, described in Korean media as a black hexagonal “T” logo, along with shield-shaped logos in black-and-white and red-and-blue color combinations. [6] These filings suggest that Tether Gold’s visual identity is closely tied to the parent Tether brand rather than a standalone mark with its own distinct design history.
Meaning and Symbolism
Tether’s official media guidelines explain that, similar to bitcoin’s Unicode symbol ₿, Tether tokens are represented by the Unicode symbol ₮ (Tugrik sign). [1] For Tether Gold, the token is written as XAU₮, combining the chemical symbol for gold (XAU) with the Tether ₮ symbol. [1] When the Unicode symbol is unavailable, the alternative spelling XAUt is used. [1] This naming convention directly links the token’s identity to both its gold backing and its parent company’s brand system.
Typography and Design
Tether’s official media kit provides logo files for Tether Gold in multiple formats, including symbol and logotype versions for light and dark backgrounds. [3] The guidelines require that logo images be copied from materials supplied by Tether and displayed clearly and undistorted. [1] No official documentation is publicly available detailing the specific typeface, color specifications, or designer attribution for the Tether Gold mark.
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