Shipping out of India?

Buddies I have to ship 1895 US Dollar out of India for verification, any clues on how to go about it? I guess ASI certificate is required only for Indian coins older than 100 years.I tried shipping using speed post but got it returned and asked for ASI. Any light on this? Prakash    

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You could put photographs on the forum, there is a good chance we can identify it if fake.

Quote: manxcat12You could put photographs on the forum, there is a good chance we can identify it if fake.

Hi buddy, it's 100% authentic, just that I need to get it shipped to U.S. from India. But how?
prakash

How prohibitive is it to apply for the certificate ?

Hi chum,

Best to find out in country of origin post office.

Quote: Walder CoinsHow prohibitive is it to apply for the certificate ?

It isn't prohibitive. But the problem is I have never tried and what if they say it's government property and seize it? The shipment is from India not USA.    

I struggle to see why they would call it government property as the coin isnt Indian.

Quote: Walder CoinsI struggle to see why they would call it government property as the coin isnt Indian.

The rules seems like that.   Generally only for Indian coins over 100 years, ASI certificate is needed but they request for foreign coins too - what to do?

Quote: torontokubaHi chum,

Best to find out in country of origin post office.

They would just send it but customs won't pass through; that's the problem. Once we say coin or numismatic or even sample, almost all metal packages are opened and checked.   

Get the ASI certificate, or waste money sending it and having it returned all the time. Remember the more you keep sending it just for it to be returned to you, the greater the chances of it being lost or damaged.

If you know a friend travelling to US then give it to him with cover, address etc.. and ask him to post when he reaches US. this is the simplest way.

Thanks Buddies!!!

Have you got it sorted out?

Quote: Walder CoinsHave you got it sorted out?

Na - I'd have a trip to U.S.A. for a vacation soon so I better carry all required coins for verification myself and drop it.    

From where you are shipping.

Below are the findings from my experience.

1. if you post from South India like Bangalore/Chennai .. your package will be got in Chennai custom and get returned.
2. if you post from Hyderabad or Mumbai or Calcutta then no problem - it always goes out of India (even 100yrs old coin also).
3. I checked with RBI - as per them we can send coins worth 7500rs in post. Condition Commemorative coins  2 each. No other condition. Refer "Notification No.FEMA 6/RB-2000 dated May 2000"   
But Chennai custom not agreeing .. still following up with them ..

so you try sending coins from your friend who stay in north India.

Greetings
Prabhu

Thanks Prabhu!! Yes perect agreed. Chennai customs not allowing   

This is important update Prabhu. Thanks!