The virtue Honestas (Honor) on the Oklahoma ½ Goldback is embodied by a fearless young cowgirl guiding her longhorn herd along the historic Chisholm Trail. This vital 19th-century cattle route stretched over a thousand miles from Texas to Kansas, symbolizing resilience, grit, and opportunity. Set near Red River Station, the artwork captures a moment of calm resolve as the cowgirl steers cattle branded “1867,” the year the trail was established, reflecting the strength and values of those who did the hard work with integrity and discipline.
Subtle details like a half-buried trail marker and a soaring hawk symbolize vigilance, freedom, and the connection between land and sky. The scene honors the riders who braved raging rivers, stampedes, and harsh weather while shaping towns along the trail. More than history, it celebrates a way of life and the enduring spirit of true honor that lives on in Oklahoma today.
Currency Highlights:
- Contains 1/2000 oz (0.0005 oz) of .999 fine gold.
- Individual notes are housed in a protective sleeve.
- Face: On the Oklahoma 1/2, the virtue Honestas—Honor—is embodied by a fearless young cowgirl guiding her herd along the Chisholm Trail. Set near Red River Station, this artwork captures a powerful moment in time. A determined cowgirl steers a herd of longhorns branded with “1867,” the year the trail was formally established. Her strength, calm resolve, and quiet grace reflect the values of those who rode this trail before her: people who did the hard work and did it right.
- Manufactured in the United States of America.
