Mailing Coins

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Originally posted by sn31

I'm sure I am asking a repeat question,but what is the deal with not being able to mail coins?can you send them UPS?How does the mint send them?Sorry for so many questions at once,but I'm afraid to send anything out.sn31.

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sn31
You might want to search the forum for this.It has been posted before,or ask in the main forum again.
All I know is that there is a law prohibiting sending coins for some obscure government reasons ( like money laundering and this sort of nonsense).Make sure you don't call them coins when you send them,and don't do like me: a roll into an envelope.Put them in a box and call them: numismatic tokens,metal samples,i even call them once hockey memorabilia .
I've purchased some Australian coins from Downies and that's what they call them: metal samples.Customs didn't know what to do of that ( they're not very bright to start with),and just released them no charge.

Thank you guys,I went to the post office today,and she looked at me like I was crazy.She told me there was no law that says you can't mail coins,but just to make sure you insure them,as you would a collectible or anything else of value.She even said she has mailed them herself,as she collects too,how neat.sn31.

I believe I have to agree,I've sent alot of things "bubble lettered",and so far have had no problems.But I've nevered mailed any coins.sn31.