Goldbacks are privately issued, voluntary local currency notes made from a thin layer of 24-karat gold sealed within protective polyester layers. Every note includes detailed artwork and a carefully measured fraction of physical gold, making Goldbacks one of the few modern examples of gold that can be used in small everyday transactions. The series first launched in Utah and has gradually expanded to include other states, blending the historic value of gold with the practicality of a spendable medium. Idaho now joins the program, with each denomination in the series reflecting themes, symbols, and history tied to the state. Right now, 1/2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note Sets are available to purchase online from BullionMax.

Note Highlights:

• Notes arrive bundled together by multiples of 100!
• Distinctive design for the Idaho series!
• Depiction of Pietas on the reverse!
• Contains 1/2000 troy oz of .9999 pure gold per note (1/20 troy oz total).
• The design honors Sacagawea as the embodiment of Pietas.
• Please bear in mind that Goldbacks are NOT US legal tender.
• UV enhancements and other advanced security features included.

These 1/2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note Sets include a bundle of 100 notes. Each individual note contains a variety of security features designed to help verify authenticity. These include ultraviolet-responsive artwork, fine micro-printing details, and an individual serial number printed directly on the note.

For the design of the 1/2 Idaho Goldback Gold Note, the virtue of Pietas is represented through imagery inspired by Sacagawea. Sacagawea was a Lemhi Shoshone woman who became well known for assisting the Lewis and Clark Expedition as a guide and interpreter. She was born around 1788 in the Lemhi Valley near present-day Salmon, Idaho. As a child, she was taken captive by Hidatsa raiders and later lived among the Mandan people in what is now North Dakota. When the Corps of Discovery traveled through the Idaho region in 1805, Sacagawea’s knowledge of the land, her ability to communicate with Shoshone groups, and her calm presence played an important role in helping the expedition move safely through the area.

Pietas was an important virtue in Roman society and was commonly personified as a peaceful female figure who represented duty and respect toward the gods, one’s family, and the state. In Roman artwork, Pietas is sometimes shown holding a stork, which symbolized devotion to family, or a patera, a shallow dish used for ceremonial offerings. Some artistic depictions also include a swallow or a nearby altar. The idea of pietas extended beyond religion, reflecting a broader sense of responsibility to uphold commitments to family, community, and the divine.

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