Gold

Gold is the currency in Darkest Dungeon.

Gold can be found as a loot in the dungeon (often if the form of gems) and as a reward for a successful expedition. You can also sell trinkets from you trinket inventory for gold, amount depending on their rarity.

Gold is required for: Since recruiting new heroes in the Stage Coach is free, it is not Game Over if you run out of Gold.
 * reducing the Stress of a hero in the Abbey and Tavern
 * buying Provisions before entering the Dungeon
 * upgrading a Hero's weapons and armor and weapon at the Blacksmith
 * training to upgrade and learn new skills in the Guild, as well as camping skills from the Survivalist
 * removing negative Quirks and locking in positive Quirks, as well as removing diseases in the Sanitarium in Town
 * buying trinkets from the Nomad wagon