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 armor and weapon by the Blacksmith and skills in the Guild as well as learning new camping skills from the Survivailst
 * removing negative Quirks, locking in positive and removing diseases the Sanitarium in Town
 * buying trinkets from the Nomad wagon