The stories printed here and on the LF Forum indicate that the gold rim was a marketing ploy used when they ran out of paint for the normal rim. Supposedly there is no difference between regular and gold rim.
I can not speak to the gold dot, but I am sure some one else will explain.
There are many Dagor variations. Stories again say to avoid the Berlin Dagors. Search here and LF forum for details.
John

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