10 Idaho Goldback Gold Note

The 10 Idaho Goldback Gold Note is part of the innovative Goldback Series - a unique, physical option for everyday transactions while also appealing to collectors. Crafted with .9999 pure 24-karat gold using advanced production techniques, each note blends beauty, history, and practicality. This product contains 1/100th Troy oz of .9999 pure gold

The obverse showcases the virtue Perseverantia, or perseverance, through the history of Silver City, one of Idaho’s most important mining communities. The scene takes place in the Owyhee Mountains during the height of the silver rush in the early 1860s. The miner in the artwork rests beside a cart filled with raw silver ore. Behind her stand the Idaho Hotel. Eventually, silver production declined and the town was abandoned, but Silver City is still preserved today. The artwork also acknowledges how Idaho earned the nickname “The Gem State.” Idaho is one of the few places in the world where star garnet, the state’s official gemstone, is naturally found. The state has also produced sapphire, opal, jasper, aquamarine, topaz, and quartz. These stones are subtly worked into the composition. Perseverantia reflects the men and women who stayed, worked, and built in difficult conditions. They shaped Idaho’s identity through grit and determination. Inscribed along the bottom is a passage from James 1:12: “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial.”

Goldbacks are a modern 24K gold currency. Goldbacks are created with patented technology that atomizes 24-karat gold down to 1/1000th of an ounce. The gold is then layered between two polymer sheets. A standout security feature introduced in 2025, this ink reveals hidden patterns or markings when exposed to UV light—making it simple to authenticate each note quickly. The reverse features a tactile, embossed—or raised—negative image that improves authenticity and makes the design harder to duplicate. Ultra-fine printing and complex imagery on the reverse deter counterfeiting and reflect craftsmanship that parallels security-grade currencies. Each Goldback includes a unique serial number and the precise fractional gold content (in thousandths of a troy ounce), aiding traceability and verification. Goldbacks are crafted via a proprietary vacuum-deposition process. This gives a genuine gold glint that’s virtually impossible to replicate synthetically, adding another layer of inherent security.