Can you travel with a lot of gold?

There is no duty on gold coins, medals or bullion but these items must be declared to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer. Please note a FINCEN 105 form must be completed at the time of entry for monetary instruments over $10,000. This includes currency, ie. gold coins, valued over $10,000.



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There is no duty on gold coins, medals or bullion but these items must be declared to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer. Please note a FINCEN 105 form must be completed at the time of entry for monetary instruments over $10,000. This includes currency, ie. gold coins, valued over $10,000.

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As much as most people note that there is no limit to how much jewelry you can carry in the airplane jewelry, it is important to be aware that the jewelry will set off metal detectors.

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There is no duty on gold coins, medals or bullion but these items must be declared to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer. Please note a FINCEN 105 form must be completed at the time of entry for monetary instruments over $10,000. This includes currency, ie. gold coins, valued over $10,000.

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These airport scanners can also detect gold because gold is a metallic object with low conductivity, so the high-frequency radiation of the scanner will see it easily. It is impossible to hide things from airport scanners in your belongings because the scanner gives a clear image of metallic objects.

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So, if your gold coins are your personal belongings or you intend on gifting them to a loved one, you do not necessarily need to declare them. However, if you are planning on selling your gold coins in the UK, you will need to declare them.

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