Goldbacks are privately issued notes designed to function as a voluntary local currency. Each note contains a thin layer of 24-karat gold secured between durable polyester sheets, creating a flexible note with real precious metal value. Every Goldback features detailed artwork and a precise fractional amount of gold, making them one of the few gold currencies intended for modern transactions. First introduced in Utah, the program has expanded to additional states over time. The Idaho series is one of the latest additions and features artwork reflecting the culture and heritage of the state. Right now, 2 Idaho Goldback Gold Notes are available from BullionMax.

Note Highlights:

• Arrives in plastic currency sleeves or bundles of 50 notes!
• Distinctive design for the Idaho series!
• Design inspired by the allegory known as Civitas!
• Contains 1/500 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• The traditions of the Basque community in Idaho are captured in the design.
• Please note that Goldbacks are NOT US legal tender.
• UV enhancements and other advanced security features included.

Each 2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note contains 24-karat gold with a precise gold content. Individual notes are shipped in protective currency sleeves. Bundles of 50 notes are secured together with a black band and do not include sleeves. Goldbacks are also produced with modern security elements to help ensure authenticity. These features include UV-reactive artwork, micro-printing throughout the design, and unique serial numbers on each note.

Civitas serves as the theme for the design featured on this note. In Roman tradition, Civitas represents the idea of community and civic life. The allegory reflects the shared responsibilities and connections that unite individuals into a functioning society. Derived from the Latin word civitas, meaning both city and citizenship, the concept represents people working together with shared values and a sense of collective purpose.

On the obverse of the 2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note, the design celebrates the Basque heritage found in Boise and other parts of Idaho. The artwork features a dancer performing a traditional Basque hoop dance. Beginning in the late nineteenth century, Basque immigrants from the Pyrenees Mountains of northern Spain and southwestern France arrived in Idaho in search of opportunity. Many were first drawn by jobs in the region’s silver mines and later found steady work in sheep herding across the wide open landscapes of the state.

If you have any questions about gold bullion notes, please reach out to BullionMax. Our customer service team can assist you at 800-729-3202, through our web chat feature, or via email.