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2023 Idaho 1/2 Goldback 1/2000 Oz 24K Gold Note
The 2023 Idaho 1/2 Goldback is a remarkable example of modern fractional gold currency, containing exactly 1/2000th of a troy ounce of 24-karat gold. This note features the Virtue of Pietas, or Dutifulness, personified as a Shoshone woman carrying a child in a traditional cradleboard, a tribute to Idaho’s indigenous heritage and the historical significance of Sacagawea. The intricate design includes a backdrop of Idaho's rugged mountains and local wildlife, all rendered in a thin layer of gold sandwiched between high-durability polymer layers. As a unique financial instrument, Goldbacks are designed to be used as a voluntary local currency in participating states, offering a physical, spendable form of gold that is both beautiful and functional. Each note includes security features such as a unique serial number and a distinct holographic sheen, making it a favorite for both numismatic collectors and those looking to hedge against inflation with physical precious metals.
Condition: The item appears to be in uncirculated, original condition with sharp corners and no visible folds or creases, though a white sticker labeled 91 is present on the top left of the protective sleeve or note itself. The Mint is Valaurum, which produces these using a proprietary vacuum deposition process for Goldback Inc. Metal Content consists of 1/2000th Troy Ounce of 24K Gold. Historical Context relates to the Idaho series of the Goldback project, a voluntary local currency designed for utility in small transactions, featuring the virtue Pietas (Dutifulness) represented by a Native American mother with a child in a papoose. Strike Type is not a traditional strike but rather a high-definition polyester-protected gold foil deposition. Grading is not indicated, though the item appears to be in Gem Uncirculated condition.
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