Everyone always assumes that the value of gold isn't based in its intrinsic properties. They don't see that gold: * Is easy to arbitrarily divide * Is scarce

Everyone always assumes that the value of gold isn't based in its intrinsic properties. They don't see that gold: * Is easy to arbitrarily divide * Is scarce * Can't be inflated * Is easy to transport These are the properties that make it valuable as a currency, not some irrational desire for shiny objects.