The pastor of my church did a lesson on the prayer of Jabez and he gave us these coins I don't know where he got them, but I have seen them in Christian Book stores here in AL. I do not know what it is made of, it has no marking on it and I really don't think it is gold. I have carried it in my purse for about 3 years. It is great to have in your pocket change it is a great conversation piece.