you might want to also check with FoldingCoin.. very interesting asset IMHO
Joel from Swarm created a document that compiled many of the answers he found in his search a few months ago. Even in that short a time, much has probably changed, but that document is probably still going to be of at least some value to you. Swarm has a thread here on BCT that may have a link to the Google document. If there is no link, just PM the OP of the Swarm thread and that will be Joel. He'll be able to send you a link. Joel may be able to provide additional insight as well, since Swarm is in the business of launching coins and such.
Ah, yes. I must confess, I had forgotten about Swarm (I don't know who Joel is, however). I had a busy summer and just couldn't follow everything (there are so many coins now!) I will look into that. As I seem to recall and just taking a quick glance at them again on that BTC thread, it is mostly a crowdfunding enterprise.
The coin I have in mind is more of an asset-backed coin. That is why I thought of Ripple and NXT Assets and then was pointed in your (XCP) direction.
Thank you very much for the suggestion and as I say, I will take a look.