Goldbacks represent a privately issued, voluntary form of local currency produced from a thin sheet of 24-karat gold laminated within durable polymer layers. Each note contains a precise fractional amount of physical gold and features detailed artwork tied to regional identity. The series began in Utah and has expanded into multiple states, combining the intrinsic value of gold with a functional, exchangeable format. The Idaho Goldback Series continues this expansion, with each denomination reflecting themes connected to the state’s history and landscape.
The 1/2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note Set consists of 100 notes, each containing 1/2000 Troy oz of .9999 fine gold for a total of 1/20 Troy oz per bundle. These notes are produced using advanced vacuum-deposition technology and incorporate multiple security features. The 1/2 denomination serves as the smallest unit in the Idaho series and is designed for precision, durability, and consistency across circulation and storage.
Note Highlights
- Arrives in a bundle pack of 100 notes
- Smallest denomination in the Idaho Goldback Series
- Contains 1/2000 Troy oz of .9999 pure gold per note (1/20 Troy oz total)
- Features an Idaho-specific design centered on Sacagawea
- Obverse depicts Sacagawea as the embodiment of Pietas
- Includes UV-reactive elements, micro-printing, and unique serial numbers
- Please note: Goldbacks are not U.S. legal tender
Design & Symbolism
The obverse of the 1/2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note features Sacagawea depicted as Pietas, a classical virtue representing duty, loyalty, and devotion. Sacagawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman born around 1788 near present-day Salmon, Idaho. She played a documented role as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark Expedition during its passage through the region in 1805. Her familiarity with the terrain and ability to assist in communication with Native tribes contributed to the expedition’s navigation of the Idaho territory.
Pietas originates from Roman tradition and represents a structured sense of responsibility to family, society, and spiritual obligations. It is commonly depicted as a composed female figure associated with ritual and duty. The integration of Sacagawea into this framework connects Idaho’s regional history with a broader classical concept, aligning the note’s imagery with themes of guidance, stability, and continuity.
Each 1/2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note Set is presented in new condition in sealed bundles of 100 notes. These notes are interchangeable with other Goldback series issues and offer a fractional gold format suited for both collection and practical use. The Idaho release continues the expansion of Goldbacks as a physical gold product with defined weight, consistent design, and verifiable security features.
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