3 Oklahoma Goldback (Graded MS-70 2025 Limited Early Release)

Description

Virtue: Ingenium (Genius, Talent)
Enduring Principle: “Sing to the Lord a new song.” — Psalm 98:1

The Oklahoma 03 Goldback commemorates a major landmark in the series—the introduction of the very first three-denomination bill released exclusively as a Limited Early Release. More than just a new piece, it symbolizes the creative brilliance rooted deep in Oklahoma’s rich red earth.

At the heart of this bill is the virtue Ingenium, a tribute to genius, talent, and the transformative force of creative expression. Set against the sweeping backdrop of Black Mesa State Park—Oklahoma’s highest point—Ingenium is portrayed as a musical muse, holding her guitar with a poised confidence. Her presence evokes the honest, grounded soul of Oklahoma’s music tradition.

Listening to the wind not merely as ambiance, but as the spark of a new song, she channels the same spirit that has helped shape America’s musical identity. From the legendary Woody Guthrie, born in Okemah in 1912, to icons like Reba McEntire, Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, and Vince Gill, Oklahoma’s storytellers have carried the state’s voice across generations and genres.

Ingenium is surrounded by powerful symbols of resilience—yucca plants, prairie thistle, and the watchful eyes of a mule deer. Above, a Western Tanager soars, representing creative inspiration in flight. Her embroidered jeans feature the Oklahoma Rose, a subtle yet heartfelt nod to her heritage. Dressed in a button-up shirt and western hat, she embodies a blend of tradition and authenticity—someone you might encounter on stage or singing her heart out in a roadside honky-tonk.

Towering mesas complete the scene, anchoring this tribute to the enduring creative force of Oklahoma’s high plains.

At the bottom of the bill, the words ring clear:
“Oh sing to the Lord a new song.” — Psalm 98:1