100% not - but it sure does bubble up in price (due to speculation). Gold is malleable, and non-degrading. It can be readily converted between blocks for stor

100% not - but it sure does bubble up in price (due to speculation). Gold is malleable, and non-degrading. It can be readily converted between blocks for storage, and other forms required for function purposes. It does not degrade - it will not react with water or air (or the water there-in); it is an effective indefinite store (until, that is, it gets stolen).