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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kevin McGonigal, post: 2940285, member: 72790&quot;]Correct me if I am wrong on this. I have tried reading the original law under whose aegis this particular law applies, and, I can&#039;t figure it out. I think it might mean that these coins may not be exported from the country of origin, and that they may not be imported by those countries who sign on to this measure, such as the US. I have not seen anything to the affect that these coins have become contraband within the US and may not be lawfully possessed by Americans and could be seized by law enforcement officials. That I think is what many numismatists might be most concerned about, their becoming contraband and subject to seizure within the US. The original law is so broadly written that almost any coin that once circulated in an ancient country could be seized and the owner would have to demonstrate (the onus of proof is on the person owning the coin) that the coin&#039;s possession does not violate the arcanely worded law, sort of like proving a negative. Without turning this into a political platform&nbsp; <span style="color: #ff0000">Then please do not, it is political discussion as thus removed.</span> drivel.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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