{"product_id":"10-utah-goldback-alpha-2026","title":"10 Utah Goldback Alpha 2026 (Pre-Order)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe refreshed Utah 10 Goldback pays tribute to the virtue Aeternitas, or eternity, illustrated through the 1991 discovery of the Utah raptor near Moab. Marking one of the most significant paleontological finds in Utah’s history, this event reshaped scientific understanding of raptor species. Aeternitias reflects the search for truth embodied by paleontologists whose work uncovers the deep story of the land and its ancient life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Utah raptor is one of Utah's most celebrated prehistoric discoveries and serves as a powerful symbol of the state's rich fossil heritage. Growing up to 20 feet long with massive curved claws, it was the largest known member of the raptor family and a formidable predator of the Early Cretaceous Period. Its discovery helped establish Utah as one of the world's premier destinations for paleontology. The state's spectacular rock formations continue to reveal remarkable fossils that deepen our understanding of Earth's ancient past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAeternitas represents the endless passage of time and the enduring story of creation. Inscribed on her cuff are the Alpha and Omega symbols, referencing the beginning and the end. Sand slips through her fingers, symbolizing time's constant flow, and an hourglass stands in the forefront to remind us that every age eventually gives way to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Utah raptor skull represents the magnificent dinosaurs that once ruled this landscape millions of years before human history. Overhead, a falcon soars while the UV artwork reveals pterodactyls flying through the ancient sky and a living Utah raptor in the distance. These juxtapositions highlight evolution and the deep passage of time. In the foreground, a blooming yucca plant thrives in the harsh desert as a symbol of enduring strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTogether, these symbols tell an allegorical story of Utah's ancient past, a land shaped by vast spans of time, where entire worlds flourished, vanished, and became part of the stone itself. Aeternitas stands as a timeless witness, connecting Utah's prehistoric legacy to the present. She reminds us that while civilizations rise and fall, the story of the earth continues. Written along the bottom is the enduring principle: “Life is eternal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDon't miss your chance to own a piece of Goldback history. Pre-order yours today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant details to note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis item is available for pre-order and is expected to ship on or after August 25, 2026. Please allow an additional 5 business days for standard processing and handling once shipping begins.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf your order includes both in-stock and pre-order items, the entire order will ship together once all items are available, it will not be split into separate shipments.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpine Gold Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53363911196948,"sku":"GBUT10-2026ALPHA","price":84.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0881\/9713\/6660\/files\/Utah102026_Alpha_Front.png?v=1786031602","url":"https:\/\/alpinegold.com\/products\/10-utah-goldback-alpha-2026","provider":"Alpine Gold Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}