It seems to me it all started with the Mexican Gold Peso fantasy/wedding coins... now many gold coins are represented in these miniatures. Most moderns I see are just gold plated and should be marked if over 8kt.
See also VVV
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...chTerms=gold
See also VVV
http://www.coincommunity.com/forum/...chTerms=gold


















