Moving coins across the boarder

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Moving coins across the boarder

Postby creshka46 » Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:43 pm

To any Canadians out there who may know about Canadian Law... I live in Spokane, WA which is about 100 miles from the boarder. I tend to find a fair amount of your pennies in US change. So much so that I started a book (1920-1964). I thought it might be fun to pick up a couple boxes the next time I'm in Canada (whenever that will be). But I was curious if there are any laws that would prohibit me from doing that. Anyone know??
Pennies: $4200 - (0) indians - (5)steel - (1) George V Canadian
Nickels: $6500 - (62)war - (23)buf - (1)V nic - (4) key date jeff's
Dimes: $5000 - (24)roos - (2)merc - (2)AgCAN
Halves: $8000 - (7)'64 - (33)40% - (1)walker
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Re: Moving coins across the boarder

Postby frugalcanuck » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:16 am

under $10000 and you will be fine.
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Re: Moving coins across the boarder

Postby psi » Fri Jun 10, 2011 10:22 am

Yes, below $10k you do not have to declare it.
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Re: Moving coins across the boarder

Postby creshka46 » Fri Jun 10, 2011 8:50 pm

Thanks for the help. I definitely won't need to worry then!
Pennies: $4200 - (0) indians - (5)steel - (1) George V Canadian
Nickels: $6500 - (62)war - (23)buf - (1)V nic - (4) key date jeff's
Dimes: $5000 - (24)roos - (2)merc - (2)AgCAN
Halves: $8000 - (7)'64 - (33)40% - (1)walker
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Re: Moving coins across the boarder

Postby henrysmedford » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:02 pm

Did you make your own book. If not what brand did you use. We have found them all see http://www.realcent.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=1639&hilit=+hole.
If you need help filling some holes let us know my son tubes all of them copper,steel and zinc.
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Re: Moving coins across the boarder

Postby henrysmedford » Fri Jun 10, 2011 9:22 pm

Just do not get caught taking over $5 FV of pennies and nickels out of the USA see --http://www.usmint.gov/pressroom/index.cfm?action=press_release&ID=724
The new regulations authorize a fine of not more than $10,000, or imprisonment of not more than five years, or both, against a person who knowingly violates the regulations. In addition, by law, any coins exported, melted, or treated in violation of the regulation shall be forfeited to the United States Government.

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except that travelers may take up to $5 in these coins out of the country
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