# Pay with Gold Traditionally, gold has been viewed as a store of value rather than a currency, mainly due to the physical challenges of measuring, validating, and transferring gold in everyday transactions. The weight, security, and divisibility of physical gold have limited its use in commerce. PGN overcomes these challenges by digitizing gold through Phoenix Cyphers, which represent specific quantities of gold and can be easily transferred, divided, or combined without the logistical burdens of physical gold. This innovation makes gold a viable and attractive option for digital payments and transactions. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://phoenix-gold-network.gitbook.io/phoenix-gold-network/facilitating-gold-commerce/pay-with-gold.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.