Gold

What are the rules regarding bringing back gold, as in jewellery to be remodelled or in gold bars? I've had both brought back for me fr Saudi Arabia in 2000 & 2001 prior to 9/11. Ditto fr Asia in the 90's (though not gold bars)

With the security around today can gold be carried on board? The gold was never declared - however it was not in my possession.
So, if someone was bringing gold back for me today how would it be?

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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 ...

All that glitters...

Isn't there some law about gold bar ownership in Oz?

I am just imagining the scenario when the airport security guard decides to confiscate the gold bars...

I would probably ship them via a bonded courier service ??

I do love this question , but I think it might better to actually ask the government .

Hey there pagoo, have had quite a few people here at work amazed with your postcard of the roadtrain, cheers for that mate...

I was more afraid of the logging trucks in Tassie.

When I pulled into a local fair in Tassie and all the logging trucks were there for a beauty-contest I was thrilled. It was so nice to see them all parked in a big circle.

The band playing did a nice cover of Copperhead Road by Steve Earle.

# 13 Harry - what's the difference btw bringing in gold bars to be remodelled into jewellery or jewellery remodelled to one's taste...it's still worth it's weight in gold. How do you define ownership of gold jewellery vs gold bars? Some of the gold had receipts to accompany, a couple were gifts or inheritance which I had to get fr a bank safety box, not knowing the value of the gold.

#17, heh?

I was just curious. I was told once that thee ae some laws about private citizens owning gold bars. Sounds silly to me, as you can own bullion (I think) and what's the difference there.

So can someone enlighten me? Are there any special laws regarding ownership of gold or bullion in Australia?

# 18 - can't enlighten you on yr last line. I don't possess the gold bars anymore - they were all made into jewellery. Mind you, gold bars come in various sizes & mine where not like the weights in a gym. As per my # 8 it's all remodelled & # 17.

I may/may not still have receipts for some - hard to tell when not in its original state. Some leftover gold was made into a nugget which I used later for remodelling.

As you said about owning bullion (perhaps? vs gold bars)...it still boils down to the fact that it's gold...so what's the difff?

I was given an antique Saudi coin styled into a pendant on a long chain & a pair of cuff-links with similar smaller coins designed the same style as the pendant (a his & hers gift) fr a Saudi with a title. 22ct.

Seems somewhat like "catch 22" - wear it, show & tell...with a story linked, faked amts (possible) on receipts if paid cash, don't declare & keep fingers crossed, or plainly admit it & pay the tax.

Harry - heh? in yr first line - what was that for?

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I was wondering what you were on about at #17. I was just asking about gold in general, not you in particular.

Ah well.. then...this topic must be worth it's weight in gold!

# 14 pagoo - have you heard of the saying "Don't Steal"...$$$...The Government Doesn't Like Competition."

It's a black t-shirt engraved in gold (partlyl) that my son got in Montreal...so...you want me to ask the govt? Where, when & how do I start?