2 Utah Goldback Alpha- Aurum Gold Foil Note (24k)
 
The Utah 2 Goldback illustrates the virtue Gratia, or grace, through a pioneer woman
experiencing profound gratitude in the midst of a miracle. In the spring of 1848, swarms of
crickets descended upon the Salt Lake Valley during the settlers' harvest, threatening to devour
their crops and jeopardize their survival. Following the pioneers' fervent prayers, flocks of
California gulls suddenly arrived, consuming the insects and saving the settlement from a
devastating famine. This extraordinary event was remembered as the Miracle of the Gulls.
 
In the artwork, Gratia looks heavenward with awe and gratitude, while sunbeams hidden in the
UV layer illuminate her face. California gulls surround her with crickets in their beaks, acting as
symbols of unexpected deliverance. In the background stands a sod-roof cabin, a common
home for the early pioneer settlers. They used sod for roofs due to lumber shortages, showing
their adaptability in the midst of hardship.

Gratia reflects the humility and thankfulness that grew from this experience, reminding us to
recognize blessings even in moments of crisis. Inscribed along the bottom is the enduring
principle: “The Lord will provide.” – Genesis 22:14
 
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