The Idaho 3-Note Starter Bundle is the cleanest possible entry into physical gold: your first three Idaho Goldbacks, in the ¼, ½, and 1 denominations. It's a low-commitment way to buy Idaho Goldbacks and hold real, fractional 24K gold, and it happens to include one of the most significant notes in the entire Goldback program.
The First Quarter-Denomination Goldback Ever Made
The ¼ Goldback in this bundle is a genuine first. It's the first ¼ denomination ever designed, created to solve the micro-transaction barrier of the gold economy. Until now, the ½ was the smallest note available, so the ¼ pushes fractional gold ownership to its most accessible point yet.
It carries serious artwork to match its significance. The ¼ depicts the virtue Justitia (Justice), shown with raised scales, a lowered sword, and a blindfold to represent truth, restraint, and impartial judgment. The elk and cornucopia from Idaho's state seal appear on her belt, a syringa (the state flower) is woven into her hair, and a monarch butterfly (the state insect) flies beside her, with Hells Canyon stretching behind her. Hells Canyon is one of the deepest river canyons in North America, a reminder that fairness is forged in demanding environments.
What's on the ½ and 1 Notes
The other two notes in the bundle continue Idaho's story.
The ½ Goldback represents Devotion (Pietas). It honors Sacagawea, an Agaidika Shoshone woman born near Lemhi Pass in what is now Idaho, exemplifying duty to family, people, and homeland. In 1805, she recognized the familiar terrain of Lemhi Pass while guiding the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the words "Lolo Trail" and the year 1805 are carved into the rocks in the artwork.
The 1 Goldback represents Faith (Fides). It depicts a pioneer mother holding a small Bible, guiding her child across the open ground along the California Trail, with the granite spires of the City of Rocks rising in the background. This landmark guided emigrants where many left carvings still visible today. The 1 is the most popular and highly circulated denomination in the Goldback program, which makes it a natural anchor for a first set.
All of it comes from a series with real craftsmanship behind it. The artwork is by Paul Pederson, developed in collaboration with Idaho's state leadership, honoring the Gem State's identity across all nine notes, with input from Idaho community voices, including the State Treasurer.
The Most Counterfeit-Resistant Goldbacks Ever Made
The 2026 Idaho series introduced a major security upgrade. It uses front-facing UV ink, and the ¼ note takes full advantage of it. When exposed to a blacklight, intricate details physically illuminate in a burst of blue light, guaranteeing the note's authenticity. That front-facing UV authentication makes the Idaho notes the most counterfeit-resistant Goldbacks produced to date, and a UV authenticator lets you verify them instantly.
Real, Verified, Spendable Gold
Every note in the bundle is made with real 24K gold, verified by a third-party assay, and backed by the Goldback standard. An assay is simply a test that measures the purity and metal content of gold, and "third-party" means an independent lab, not the seller, performs it. In other words, a neutral party confirms the gold is exactly what it claims to be, so you're not just taking the company's word for it.
The gold itself is applied through a precise manufacturing process. Each Idaho Goldback contains .9999 fine 24K gold, vacuum-deposited using a patented process, with the series running from the ¼ (1/4000th of a troy ounce) all the way up to the 100. And these aren't just for display. They're spendable physical gold you can hold, save, or use at over 2,000 participating merchants.
How to Buy the Idaho 3-Note Starter Bundle
You can buy the Idaho 3-Note Starter Bundle directly online Shop the Idaho starter set →
Shipping is a flat rate, and larger orders ship free and fully insured. To protect your notes, a PVC bill holder pairs well with the bundle, and a UV authenticator lets you verify your Goldbacks instantly.
If you've been curious about owning physical gold but didn't want to commit much to start, this is about as approachable as it gets, and you'd be picking up the first quarter-denomination Goldback ever made in the process. Follow us at GoldATM to stay up to date on new state series, bundles, and everything happening across the Goldback network.