The value “inherent” in gold is largely a social construct.
40.00% - Precious metals have inherent demand and therefore value beyond a store of wealth.
35.00% - Precious metals have value. Gold is a better conductor of electricity than copper.
25.00% - Gold’s value is largely dependent on social structures and traditions, which exist globally, and therefore is unlikely to decline substantially.
0.00% - The value “inherent” in gold is largely a social construct.