Carrying Coins Through Customs

June 16, 2011:

"Kathleen, I received your latest e-mail with an article about Jules, the 89-year-old retiree. You discussed how he brought his coin collection into Belize with him and that the customs people valued the collection based on the face values of the various coins. However, the intrinsic value was much more.

"I will be retiring in Belize in a few years, and I am in a similar position as Jules. I want to bring my collection with me as well.

"Do you know for sure if customs values the coins at the face value, the amount stated on each coin? Or would they value them another way? As you can imagine, this is of huge concern to me."

--Scott Z., United States

Our logistics contact in Belize City confirms that, if you bring the coins in to the country as a collection, Belize Customs will charge duty on the collection value (that is, the face value).

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"Kathleen, I have Multiple Sclerosis and want to retire soon, with my wife, overseas at least part or full time. Outside of some MS mobility issues, I have good health and follow a good nutritional lifestyle. I get disability and SS now, but the disability stops in nine years at age 65. So if I can save money for my post-65 years by living overseas, it would be beneficial. My wife is 50; I am 56.

"Because of MS I cannot tolerate high heat like we see here in Orlando. I move about fairly well with a cane or scooter and drive and love the ocean or the mountains but need to be near some activity with a way to get around. I am also a vegan and use diet to treat my MS.

"I have been following your Belize information. Is there any place like Belize but with weather like San Diego?"

--Frank T., United States

I think you'd find all Belize too hot and humid. Consider Cuenca, Ecuador, or (my preference) Medellin, Colombia.

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