From corrosion yes. From dents and scratches, no, it is pretty soft. And even then, there is a caveat, as gold can superficially corrode and change color under

From corrosion yes. From dents and scratches, no, it is pretty soft. And even then, there is a caveat, as gold can superficially corrode and change color under some anoxic conditions (as some people who put gold jewellry in safe boxes discovered).