2025 Oklahoma 1/2 Goldback 1/2000 Gold Note

2025 Oklahoma 1/2 Goldback 1/2000 Gold Note The 2025 Oklahoma 1/2 Goldback represents a unique intersection of numismatics and tangible asset ownership, containing exactly 1/2000th troy ounce of 24-karat gold. This flexible, spendable gold note features the virtue "Honestas" (Honesty), personified as a female rancher on horseback skillfully herding cattle with a lasso, paying homage to Oklahoma's rich agricultural and pioneer heritage. The artwork includes intricate details such as a soaring hawk and the year 1867, referencing the Chisholm Trail's significance to the region. Produced using advanced vacuum deposition technology, the gold is layered between durable polymer sheets, creating a resilient, high-relief metallic finish that is both beautiful and functional. As a voluntary local currency, it is designed for use in participating businesses or as a fractional bullion investment. Each note includes security features like a unique serial number and a distinct "ghost" image on the reverse side, ensuring its authenticity as a negotiable instrument of physical gold. Condition: The item appears to be in uncirculated condition, showing crisp edges, vibrant colors, and no visible signs of folding, creasing, or physical wear. It retains its original luster and specialized polymer coating integrity. Mint: Valaurum Metal Content: 1/2000th Troy Ounce 24K Gold Historical Context: Part of the Oklahoma Goldback series introduced as a local voluntary currency. The 1/2 denomination features the personification of Honestitas (Honesty), depicted as a pioneer woman on horseback herding cattle, referencing the historic cattle drives of the 1800s. Strike Type: Vacuum Deposition Gold Foil Note Grading: Raw/Ungraded Goldback, Oklahoma, 24k gold, bullion, currency, cowgirl, horse, lasso, numismatics, troy ounce, precious metal, negotiable instrument, gold foil, 2025, collectibles Oklahoma Goldback, gold bullion, fractional gold, 24k gold foil, physical gold currency, collectible gold, Oklahoma 1/2 Goldback, precious metals, gold investment, 1/2000 oz troy gold IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellation