Gold

Gold is indicated in Clash of Clans by a golden coin icon. To collect Gold from a structure, tap it when the Gold symbol is showing above it. You can see how much Gold you currently have by looking at the Gold Status bar on screen. You will need it to build and upgrade your defenses, your Town Hall, Walls, as well as other structures. Eventually you will need to expand your Gold storage to continue collecting it.

TIP: Be sure to upgrade offensive troops and all defensive buildings before upgrading to the next Town Hall level. DO NOT RUSH and upgrade the Town Hall early!!

The good thing about Gold as a resource is that you can use it to build walls incredibly quickly, and it's also necessary to upgrade Elixir Collectors and Elixir Storage, defensive buildings and Walls, Traps, the Town Hall, and the Clan Castle. Bear this in mind when working out when to save it.

You can also use it to purchase Spells.

The main way to get Gold in Clash of Clans is to use Gold Mines.