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Taking Canadian coins across the border

STEWARTBLAYNUMISSTEWARTBLAYNUMIS Posts: 2,697 ✭✭✭✭
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Are there any rules for bringing Coins to Canada and from Canada to the U.S.Are there things to say and not to say when coming and going through customs? Does anyone have any experiences to share.I know the girls from PCGS just went to CNA.
I would hope by this day and age that Customs has better things to do besides taking coins from collectors.

Stewart

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  • BruceBruce Posts: 484
    I really don't know. The only time I brought mine across is when I moved here and it was part of all my stuff. I know for getting stuff shipped it has to be under $20 or it will be heavily taxed. Also, I know a dealer may be different, and have to pay the taxes on what is sold here. I suppose the best is to contact customs when in doubt.

    When we traveled to the U.S. on July 1 they confiscated a dozen eggs, 2 apples and 2 grapefruit.
    So many coins, so little money!
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  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,443 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I went up to the TOREX show once and the Canadian custom agent asked me if I was bringing in any coins to sell, I replied 'no'. So there may be some rules about bringing in coins to sell.

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  • tonyhartonyhar Posts: 1,598
    I have bought coins in Canada and flown home with them no problems.
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  • 1960NYGiants1960NYGiants Posts: 3,504 ✭✭✭✭
    I had no trouble going into or coming out of Canada during last week's CNA. Then again, I didn't tell them that I was carrying coins with me either. I was asked if I had any commerccial goods - I said no.

    Gene
    Gene

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  • wybritwybrit Posts: 6,967 ✭✭✭
    Buying from Canada - no problem.

    Selling and shipping into Canada - big problem for the recipient.

    Returning coins to a Canadian dealer - also a big problem for same customs reason.
    Former owner, Cambridge Gate collection.
  • canadiancoinguycanadiancoinguy Posts: 405
    Generally for dealers (selling), you are required to report the coins being brought in, and pay the taxes. When you leave, taxes paid on unsold coins will be refunded upon request and filling out the proper papers. Due to the complexities, many U.S. dealers seldom frequent Canada, if at all.
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  • lloydmincylloydmincy Posts: 1,861 ✭
    Just tell them you are going to the casino, or coming back from the casino!!!
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  • ajaanajaan Posts: 17,443 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Just tell them you are going to the casino, or coming back from the casino!!! >>


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    You live in Western New York or Detroit?

    DPOTD-3
    'Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery'

    CU #3245 B.N.A. #428


    Don
  • DBSTrader2DBSTrader2 Posts: 3,487 ✭✭✭✭
    Judging by the amount of Canadian change in US registers just over the border, it would apear that there is NO problem IMPORTING them to the US!! image
  • STEWARTBLAYNUMISSTEWARTBLAYNUMIS Posts: 2,697 ✭✭✭✭

    How about sending in PCGS graded coins to Brian Cornwall for grading at ICCS.That wonderful cross-grading that is not offered at PCGS.Are there any risks?

    Stewart
  • LuvdawgsLuvdawgs Posts: 1,512 ✭
    You should email or call Brian at ICCS and ask. I was once going to send a 1948 silver dollar to be slabbed, and he told me there would be a custom's fee if it
    was valued over a certain amount. I can't remember what the amount was, but I'm sure Brian will know.
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