# Why Coins Matter in the Global Gold Protocol

Gold and silver coins play a unique role in the precious metals ecosystem:

* They are widely trusted by individuals and institutions
* They have global recognition and deep secondary markets
* They are often preferred for sovereignty, portability, and familiarity<br>

By supporting coins alongside bars, Global Gold:

* Broadens the addressable asset base
* Enables more granular ownership
* Bridges institutional and individual use cases
* Preserves liquidity without sacrificing standards

Coins are treated as allocated assets, and are not used as backing for fungible token issuance unless explicitly approved by Council standards.