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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;NSF_collector, post: 431487, member: 15729&quot;]I have a few questions for Canadian collectors of ancient coins (Roman, Greek, etc).</p><p><br /></p><p>I was interested in buying a few uncleaned pieces of coins.&nbsp; It sounds like an interesting and exciting way of collecting.&nbsp; I was doing some research, and I was wondering if any Canadian collectors can provide clarification as to purchasing coins from overseas.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>1)&nbsp; Through my research, I found that there are controls on antiquities around the world.&nbsp; Do old coins count as antiquities (&quot;cultural property&quot; was all around the sites I was looking at)?&nbsp; And do uncleaned coins fall under UNESCO or similar agreements?&nbsp;&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>2) If so, are there any special permits requred to import ancient coins into Canada?&nbsp; &nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Customs told me there is no duty, but that they might be considered antiquities, that they did not know.&nbsp; I tried contacting heritage canada to find out, but no one took my calls.&nbsp; So I am left a little bit confused.&nbsp; What is your experience with all of this?</p><p><br /></p><p>&nbsp;Thanks[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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