A process has been developed to directly plate Gold on Nitinol components to improve the radiopacity of medical devices such as filters and stents. The authors discuss coating structure, advantages and limits of electroplating techniques of Gold on Nitinol, which allows a wet-to-wet process following electropolishing of Nitinol. The composition of the extremely pure Gold coatings is investigated by surface analytical methods such as SIMS and SMNS. The adhesion of the Gold layer on Nitinol and its ductility to deform with the component is investigated by scratch tests and device performance tests. The potential danger of embrittlement by low amounts of Hydrogen in the Nitinol is addressed by Hydrogen analysis of Gold coated components. The corrosion behavior of Gold plated Nitinol components is discussed based on literature data.