Gold was a valuable possession anciently as it is today. However, it seems to be a universally coveted metal. Even cultures which had no contact with each other during their genesis (as far as we are aware) like the Incans and the Romans both valued gold and used it to make beautiful works of art and as a display of wealth, or as currency.
Why was gold so universally valued? Were there any cultures that valued another precious metal like copper or silver more than gold?
While you wait for fresh answers from qualified experts, you may be interested in some previous threads on the topic.
From the FAQ, Why were gold and silver used as currency in so many civilizations throughout history? with a detailed response by /u/deadletter.
This answer is seven years old and isn't cited, but it is part of the FAQ and linked in nearly every thread about the universal value of gold/silver I can find.
So in this case, I actually would like to see a fresh answer!
Here are two more previous answers which are relevant to your question:
From /u/poob1x in this thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/a0ev0h/why_gold/
/u/sabremesh gives a detailed answer here: https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/72afpu/how_did_gold_and_silver_first_become_precious/