🛃 Cross‑Border Strategies

Coins are among the most discreet and portable assets on earth—when moved correctly. This guide shows you how to transport certified coins safely across borders while remaining compliant with customs, tax, and privacy rules.

🧭 What You'll Learn

• How to move slabs legally between countries
• Which forms and documents to bring
• When to use diplomatic courier channels
• How to use ColCur’s global vault partners

✈️ Transport Tiers

Tier 1: Self-Carry

• Up to $10k USD value (most countries)
• Keep slabs in original tamper-evident boxes
• Pack in carry-on luggage; declare if asked
• Carry a digital or printed grading cert bundle

Tier 2: Vault-to-Vault Transfer

• Request ColCur Vault Transit Service between certified hubs
• Includes insurance, chain-of-custody report, and customs clearance
• Available in 12 countries with 48-hour turnaround

Tier 3: Diplomatic Courier (High Net-Worth)

• Available in UAE, Switzerland, Singapore, UK, and select African states
• Requires enhanced KYC + storage declaration filing
• Ideal for coin values $100k+ or rare sovereign slabs

📄 Key Customs Considerations

• Label: "Numismatic Collectibles – Certified, Not Currency"
• Include invoice, population cert, and slab serial photo
• Use ColCur’s pre-generated Customs Declaration Kit
• Some nations require prior permit: 🇮🇳 🇨🇳 🇿🇦 🇧🇷

:::callout Need assistance with customs in your region? Contact mobility@colcur.com :::

🌍 ColCur Vault Partners

Prepare With Confidence

• Access printable Check-In & Transfer Checklists
• Download your personal Cross-Border PDF Binder
• Book a Transit Risk Consultation with ColCur Mobility Team