CVC & Collectables presents the 1/2 Idaho Goldback, a beautifully crafted gold foil note honoring Sacagawea as Pietas—the virtue of devotion. Combining history, artistry, and real gold content, this innovative currency offers a unique and affordable way to own physical gold.
Product Highlights:
- Denomination: 1/2 Goldback
- Gold Content: 1/2000 oz (.0005 oz)
- Purity: .999 Fine Gold (24k)
- Form: Aurum® Gold Foil Note
- Condition: New
- Manufacturer: Goldback Inc. (USA)
- Packaging: Protective currency sleeve or sealed pouch
- Face Design: Sacagawea as Pietas carrying her infant son along the Lolo Trail, surrounded by Idaho state imagery
- Type: Voluntary Local Currency / Gold Note
Design & Symbolism:
The Idaho 1/2 Goldback features Sacagawea as Pietas, symbolizing devotion to family, people, and homeland. The design captures her pivotal role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1805), guiding the party through the Lolo Trail while carrying her infant son.
Surrounding elements reinforce Idaho’s identity and Sacagawea’s story:
- Bitterroot Mountains and Lolo Creek landscape
- Appaloosa mare and foal (Idaho state horse)
- White pine, huckleberries, and mountain bluebirds
- Inscription: “Everything I do is for my people.”
This detailed artwork blends history, culture, and symbolism into a highly collectible gold note.
Sacagawea, an Agaidika Shoshone woman born near Lemhi Pass, played a crucial role in the success of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Her reunion with her brother, Chief Cameahwait, allowed the expedition to secure horses necessary to cross the Bitterroot Mountains—making her contribution vital to the journey’s survival.
Her depiction here emphasizes devotion (Pietas), a virtue deeply rooted in both classical and indigenous traditions.
Collectibility:
- Affordable entry into physical gold ownership
- Unique combination of currency + bullion + art
- Growing collector demand as new states issue designs
- Highly portable and divisible compared to traditional bullion
- Popular among both numismatists and bullion investors
A standout modern collectible with real gold content—add this innovative piece to your collection today before demand grows further.
About Goldbacks
Goldbacks are a modern innovation in precious metals, combining real 24k gold with flexible, spendable currency. First introduced in 2019, they have expanded across multiple states, with Idaho becoming one of the newest additions.
- Made using proprietary Aurum® technology
- Designed for small, fractional gold ownership
- Can be voluntarily accepted in transactions by participating vendors
- Offers a hedge against inflation with intrinsic gold value
