Hi I am a new member and I tried to send some to someone in europe. When I went to the post office though I was told that I couldn't send it because it was prohibited. However there are several new zealanders on this site and most have several swaps recorded. Is there other ways to send coins internationally?
Hi Montyland. I just made a swap with a friend from New Zealand. My opinion is that you should not mention that you mail coins or paper money. If you have to use custom label, write something like hobby material, tokens and so on. You should also pack your coins carefully, so that no one could notice what is inside your envelope. I usually put my coins within cardboard and I also use aluminum folio. Please do not tape your coins.
It depends on how many you're sending. You can send up to 200 grams in a standard letter, so if you're not sending too many, just put them in a standard envelope sandwiched between some cardboard. I've never had any go missing. I've found that tracked is pretty expensive, but if you want to send that way you can just put metal souvenir tokens, or hobby supplies or something like that on the declaration form. Officially you aren't even allowed to send them within the country, but plenty of people do.
Hi, I live in New Zealand, recently there was a FairGo episode on posting money, any currency at all, my local post office said they can vouch for me and help me send money illegally over seas to other collectors, maybe try a different post office as some will not allow it now.
I did already swap with Numista friends from almost all contries world wide without any problems. Just be aware for the customers in the USA, Australia, Brasil and some Arabian countries if you want to swap big amounts of coins at the same time.
Little swaps which are not heavier than 80 grams, shouldn't be a problem as long as you pack the coins properly.
Hint: Read the profile of those you want to swap with before you start a swap.
Quote: "SStefanov"Just label it as souvenirs.. I know the feeling, it's the same here in Bulgaria.
You just have to "trick" the system..
Kind regards,
Stefan
I agree with this--I have mailed over 400 lots from New Zealand and only had 2 lost so a pretty good record- pack coins wrapped in shrinkwrap well between 2 lots of cardboard( weetbix style) and no customs declaration and only $2.70 NZ for 200 gram letter (about 150gms of coin) make letter 120 x220 to conform for this rate Murray
