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What made gold a currency was not the metal, it was the stamp of the local ruler underwriting the claimed value. The metal was just a convenient pick because i
by digi_owl 9y ago
What made gold a currency was not the metal, it was the stamp of the local ruler underwriting the claimed value.
The metal was just a convenient pick because it was useless for tool and weapon making, and didn't degrade quickly if left in some damp place.
- dredmorbius 9y agoLow melting point also makes it relatively easy to re-form and test for purity if that becomes necessary.