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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 9:03 am
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Originally Posted by BillForster
Hi. I am a former TSA screener. I can assure you that you can request a private screening for your coins.

They will insist that you put the bags in the x-ray and then they WILL call a bag check. Coins in large numbers are difficult to see through. At that point ask the TSA officer for a private screening. He HAS to comply. They may ask you the total amount you are carrying. If it is over $10,000 they may take some personal information from you such as you name and flight number.

I hope that helps!
Even though if you are flying within the US it is no business of the government how much money you are traveling with.
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