Gold

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<hr>Am I missing something or is there a reason why gold would be a security risk?<hr></blockquote>If it was in the form of gold bars, then I sincerely doubt youd get anywhere near the plane with a lump of metal that big.

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<hr>The new security rules only apply to LIQUIDS. <hr></blockquote>Well yes, but the "old" and still in force security rules also apply to SOLIDS. So last time I looked, a gold bar was in fact a solid. Unlike the matter between your ears, which aparently is quite hollow.

Must have to be liquid gold! Gold being a metal would be detected thru scanners like a weapon though not a "security risk but a "commodity"

Security rules apply to liquids but my gold has never been thru a Customs query ...well the last was a chain with an antique Saudi gold coin engraved on a gold chain (all 22ct) & his is smaller gold coins in the form of cuff-links - no questions asked by customs.

Thanks to...?! duty was never charged. So...can I still get away with gold?...sniffer dogs & all?

Imagine...getting charged for lipstick but not for gold!?

So overall, there's no security risk with gold then?

I/or anyone else can still travel with a "snap-lock" bag of precriptions if needs be, but that's aside fr gold...?

June, if its in the form of jewellery, just wear it. If its in any other form ie; bars or bags of gold coins or whatever, then customs is going to take an interest, you can bet your life on it.

# 2 - no the gold bars were not that big to cause attention but adequate for me. Subtle but not controversial.

Leftover gold could be made into little nuggets for future use.

I once took an old Roman coin out of England. It was a gift from a very close friend, however on return to Australia I discovered it was in fact National property and should have been declared for forfeiture. It sits nicely in my wifes jewellery box, until we go to England again, whereby ive actually promised to give it back to my friend so he can take it to the natural history museum. Its silver with a horse and rider barely visible on one side, and the other side isnt recognisable at all.

# 5, boxbeach, it's currently in the form of remodelled jewellery fr Saudi & inheritance. Sovereign gold is the old fashion 22ct gold.

# 5 - a bit late now for customs...! I do wear some of it everyday (but think of the insurance)

I've heard of refugees or of some ethnic backgrounjd with gold in their teeth - an asset?

Gold bars, coins, jewellery & teeth!

Thanks for your kind words Spen, made my day ...