{"product_id":"idaho-limited-early-release-3-graded-70-goldback","title":"2026 Idaho Limited Early Release 3 Goldback – PMG 70★","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 980px; margin: 0 auto; background: #151515; color: #f4f4f4; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Header --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 34px 28px; text-align: center; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #111111 0%, #282828 100%); border-bottom: 3px solid #c9a84c;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n      2026 Idaho Limited Early Release\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch2 style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      Idaho 3 Goldback — PMG 70★\n    \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #d7d7d7; font-size: 18px; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto;\"\u003e\n      A top-grade example of Idaho’s specially created Limited Early Release Goldback, professionally certified and protected by PMG.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Limited Mintage Banner --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"background: #c9a84c; color: #111111; text-align: center; padding: 13px 20px; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px;\"\u003e\n    LIMITED MINTAGE — ONLY 3,000 PRODUCED\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Introduction --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 30px 28px 10px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      A Limited Piece of Idaho Goldback History\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\n      The 2026 Idaho Limited Early Release 3 Goldback was created as a special collectible connected to the Goldback Limited Early Release program. With only 3,000 examples minted, it represents a small and distinctive part of the inaugural Idaho Goldback series.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      This example has been professionally authenticated, graded, and encapsulated by Paper Money Guaranty and awarded the exceptional grade of PMG 70★.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Feature Cards --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; padding: 24px 28px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: #222222; border: 1px solid #444444; border-radius: 7px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n        PMG 70★\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\n        Awarded the highest numerical grade on PMG’s 70-point grading scale and protected inside a certified holder.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: #222222; border: 1px solid #444444; border-radius: 7px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n        Limited Early Release\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\n        A special Idaho issue created in connection with the program that encourages businesses to begin accepting Goldbacks.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1 1 220px; background: #222222; border: 1px solid #444444; border-radius: 7px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\n        Genuine 24K Gold\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e\n        Contains 3\/1000 of a troy ounce of 24-karat, .999 fine gold.\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Grade Explanation --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 28px 26px; padding: 24px; background: #0f0f0f; border-left: 4px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      What Does PMG 70★ Mean?\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #eeeeee; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      PMG 70 is the highest grade awarded on the Paper Money Guaranty grading scale. A note receiving this grade must show no evidence of handling under magnification, with its margins and registration appearing centered to the unaided eye.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #cccccc; margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The PMG Star designation recognizes exceptional eye appeal. Notes graded 70 must also meet PMG’s requirements for Exceptional Paper Quality and the Star designation.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Artwork --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 0 28px 28px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 14px;\"\u003e\n      Laetitia — The Virtue of Joy\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n      The Idaho 3 Goldback portrays Laetitia, representing the virtue of Joy, skiing through the snow-covered Smoky Mountains. The energetic scene expresses the freedom and exhilaration found in living fully in the present.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 16px;\"\u003e\n      Her sweater displays Idaho’s well-known nickname, “The Gem State,” honoring the state’s mineral heritage and rugged mountain landscape.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n      The message woven throughout the design is simple and enduring:\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003e“Being present brings joy.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Symbolism --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 28px 28px; background: #222222; border: 1px solid #444444; border-radius: 7px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #2d2d2d; color: #c9a84c; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      Idaho History \u0026amp; Symbolism\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 22px; color: #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eSki chairlift:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Honors the world’s first ski chairlift, invented by James Curran and installed at Sun Valley in 1936.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRed fox:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Represents intelligence and adaptability.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eBull elk:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Symbolizes Idaho’s strength and untamed wilderness.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 11px;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRustic cabin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Reflects Idaho’s long connection with mountain life and winter recreation.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n        \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n          \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eHidden television:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n          Honors Idaho native Philo T. Farnsworth and his pioneering work in electronic television.\n        \u003c\/li\u003e\n\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Product Specifications --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 28px 28px; background: #222222; border: 1px solid #444444; border-radius: 7px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"background: #2d2d2d; color: #c9a84c; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      Product Specifications\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e3 Idaho Goldbacks\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eLimited Early Release\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePMG Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e70★\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGold Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e3\/1000 troy ounce\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eGold Purity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e24K, .999 fine gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eLimited Mintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003e3,000 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #3e3e3e;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eApproximately 0.10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n      \u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; padding: 9px 0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cstrong style=\"width: 190px; color: #ffffff;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003cspan style=\"color: #dddddd;\"\u003eApproximately 5 × 8 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Collector Note --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"margin: 0 28px 28px; padding: 18px 20px; background: #2a2415; border: 1px solid #806c32; border-radius: 7px;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #f0e4bd;\"\u003e\n      \u003cstrong style=\"color: #c9a84c;\"\u003eCollector Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n      PMG encapsulation protects the Goldback while allowing both sides to remain visible. Certification numbers and minor holder details may vary from the representative product photographs.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c!-- Closing --\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"padding: 28px; text-align: center; background: #101010; border-top: 1px solid #3c3c3c;\"\u003e\n\n    \u003ch3 style=\"color: #c9a84c; font-size: 23px; margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\n      A Distinctive Idaho Goldback Collectible\n    \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n    \u003cp style=\"color: #dddddd; max-width: 740px; margin: 0 auto 18px;\"\u003e\n      Combining an extremely limited issue, meaningful Idaho artwork, genuine 24-karat gold, and the highest PMG numerical grade, this Limited Early Release is an outstanding addition to an Idaho or Goldback collection.\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 18px; border: 1px solid #c9a84c; border-radius: 4px; color: #c9a84c; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\n      Available from K2BX — An Authorized Goldback Distributor\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alpine Gold Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47153151836348,"sku":"GBIDLER03-2026GRDG","price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/0115\/3468\/files\/IDLER-Front-3_ec11b941-1f29-441d-9840-9e2fff1b2ca2.png?v=1784585082","url":"https:\/\/k2bx.com\/products\/idaho-limited-early-release-3-graded-70-goldback","provider":"K2BX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}