How did gold was chosen as a currency compared to copper or any other metal ?

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As said in the title I wonder how gold was actually considered a currency since ancient times, I get it it’s shiney & humans love shiny stuff but still

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In addition, rarity = value. In the recorded history of humans, we’ve only produced ~600 tons of gold, making it incredibly rare. I’m just recalling this from a Nat Geo show, so I’m probably wrong on the amounts but still…