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CoynCoyn Posts: 194
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I am planning to fly to another state with about 10 1-oz gold coins. I was just going to carry them in my handbag. Anyone done this and any thoughts about TSA, if they would have an issue.

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    nibannynibanny Posts: 2,761 ✭


    << <i>I am planning to fly to another state with about 10 1-oz gold coins. I was just going to carry them in my handbag. Anyone done this and any thoughts about TSA, if they would have an issue. >>



    There shouldn't be any issue. Bring them in your carry on bag and if TSA wants to see the content, ask for a private screening.
    I have brought several silver/gold ounces internationally and nobody ever asked me to open the bag.


    edited to correct should with shouldn't
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    Steve27Steve27 Posts: 13,284 ✭✭✭
    There shouldn't be a problem; however, large metal objects usually attract their attention. So just be prepared to take them out of your handbag. I used to bring back rolls of quarters from the west coast (just two at a time). After they asked to search my bag a few times, I just started putting them directly into the plastic bin. That made the problem go away.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    be sure to report back to us how it goes. If we don't hear from you we'll assume the worst.

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    Timbuk3Timbuk3 Posts: 11,658 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Not my post, but thanks for the
    information !!! image
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    CoynCoyn Posts: 194
    Thanks a lot for the info!!!
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    JustacommemanJustacommeman Posts: 22,852 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I've done it several times and never an issue with that amount unslabbed. MJ
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    rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I have flown with multiple gold coins several times with no problem. They did tell me once that I had way too much change (regular change) in my carryon, it was obscuring the view of other items in the bag. Cheers, RickO
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    mkman123mkman123 Posts: 6,849 ✭✭✭✭
    I thought there was a certain dollar amount you could carry??
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    WingsruleWingsrule Posts: 3,312 ✭✭✭✭
    I thought there was a certain dollar amount you could carry??

    Within the US, there is no limit.

    If it crosses the US border, going or coming, there is no limit but anything over $10,000 must be declared. That declaration can lead to other questions.
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    derrybderryb Posts: 38,623 ✭✭✭✭✭
    How to Fly with Large Amounts of Cash

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