Gold is one of the fundamental resources of Civilization. The accumulation of gold allows a Civilization to pay its citizens wages, initiate scientific research to obtain Advances, and purchase city improvements, units, and Wonders (through the Rush Buy button). Gold is generated by collecting goods, engaging in trade, or assigning citizens to work certain terrain tiles. Merchants, improvements, and Wonders, as well as government types can increase gold.
Great Library entry[]
Gold and the gold coin first appeared in Lydia in 600 BC. Coins revolutionized trade and tax collecting by providing an alternative to the barter system. Government coffers soon filled with gold instead of grain, ending forever the treasury's fear of rats.
See also[]
- Gold (currency) in other games