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1/2 Idaho Goldback 1/2000 Troy Oz 24K Gold
Title: 1/2 Idaho Goldback 1/2000 Troy Ounce 24K Gold Aurum Note
This 1/2 Idaho Goldback is a unique form of voluntary currency containing 1/2000 Troy Ounce of 24K gold. Utilizing advanced vacuum deposition technology, the gold is layered between protective polyester sheets to create a durable and flexible note. This specific 2023 issue features the virtue Pietas, personified as a Native American mother with her child, symbolizing duty and devotion. The design includes intricate details such as the Lolo Trail, Appaloosa horses, and a syringa flower, all set against a stunning reflective gold background. Each note is a negotiable instrument backed by the Goldback company and serves as a practical way to hold physical gold in a fractional, spendable format.
1/2 Idaho Goldback 1/2000 Troy Ounce 24K Gold Aurum Note
Condition: This item appears to be in uncirculated condition, exhibiting a bright, reflective surface characteristic of the vacuum deposition process used in its manufacture. The edges are crisp and straight, and the artwork, including the detailed depiction of Pietas represented as a Native American mother on the Lolo Trail, is sharp and clear without visible wear or creasing. Mint: Valaurum. Metal Content: 1/2000 Troy Ounce of 24K Gold. Historical Context: Part of the Idaho Goldback series launched in 2020, this 1/2 denomination note features the virtue Pietas (Duty), depicted through the lens of Idaho's indigenous history and the Lewis and Clark expedition era. It is designed as a local voluntary local currency. Strike Type: Aurum gold film note. Grading: Ungraded.
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