2 Idaho Goldback - Aurum Gold Foil Note (24k)

Product Details

Idaho 2 Goldback – Civitas (Community). Honors Boise’s Basque heritage with a dancer performing Uztai Txiki atop the Boise lauburu cross. Mountains, sheep, Capitol, and Basque Museum reflect unity and legacy. Inscribed: “Denon artean egina, erraz egina.”
Goldbacks resemble standard paper currency in shape but are made with thin layers of 24-karat gold. Initially introduced in Utah following the Utah Legal Tender Act of 2019, they serve as a voluntary currency, allowing transactions at the vendor's discretion. Since then, additional states have each launched their own Goldbacks in subsequent years, with Idaho recently becoming the eighth state to adopt this unique form of currency.

Currency Highlights:

• Contains 1/500 oz (0.002 oz) of .999 fine gold.
• Individual notes are housed in a currency sleeve or sealed pouch.
• Precision detailing and anti-counterfeiting features highlight the craftsmanship and authenticity of the series.
• Face: Features the Idaho Goldback reverse design with denomination, intricate security elements, and layered gold artwork.

• Made in the USA by Goldback Inc., using proprietary Aurum® technology to create durable, gold-backed currency.

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About Idaho 2 Goldback
The Idaho 2 Goldback honors the virtue Civitas, or Community, through the deeply rooted story of Boise’s Basque community. The scene is set on the Basque Block in downtown Boise, where dancers perform the traditional Gipuzkoa hoop dance known as Uztai Txiki (Arco Dantza). Holding ribbon-adorned wooden hoops, their synchronized movements symbolize shared purpose and unity.

Civitas stands at the center of the design. Beneath her feet is the Boise Basque cross, the locally recognized lauburu, tying the artwork directly to the city and honoring a community that preserved its cultural identity while becoming an integral part of Idaho.

The Boise Mountains rise in the background as sheep stand nearby, referencing the late nineteenth-century Basque immigrants who worked as sheepherders across Idaho’s open ranges. In the distance, the Idaho State Capitol represents the community’s lasting civic and economic contributions. The Basque Museum and Cultural Center appears as a tribute to the preservation of language, history, and tradition.

Today, Boise is home to one of the largest Basque communities in the United States. Reviewed with input from representatives of the Idaho Basque Museum, this design reflects a Basque principle that resonates strongly with Idaho: “Denon artean egina, erraz egina.”

Goldbacks
The Goldback® is a revolutionary form of currency crafted from 24-karat gold, offering a reliable alternative as the American dollar continues to lose value. Each Goldback is designed to preserve purchasing power over time, addressing the age-old “small coin problem” by allowing people to make everyday transactions with real gold. While inflation erodes the value of paper currency, the Goldback’s intrinsic gold content ensures that it will hold its worth.

Recognized as legal tender in states like Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona and now Idaho; Goldbacks can be traded or bartered like other non-current forms of currency worldwide. This currency blends gold’s enduring value with modern craftsmanship, providing a versatile and practical means of exchange that won’t depreciate, making it a sound choice for those seeking stability in their everyday spending.