Throughout history gold is attributed to wealth, prosperity and in many ways nobility. What are the thoughts behind why gold became so valuable to us as a society?
/u/deadletter has an FAQ answer to Why were gold and silver used as currency in so many civilizations throughout history?
More answers would be welcome, considering the changes in the subreddit since 2012. If someone else were to give a good answer to this question, it might also become part of the subreddit FAQ.
EDIT: typo