6.6. Philatelic and numismatic imports (Import Payments)

Business entities must approach their Authorised Dealers who may grant applicants foreign currency in payment of philatelic imports and other numismatic imports, excluding South African gold coins minted in 1962 and thereafter) imported from abroad.

The Authorised Dealer will furnish applicants with a letter of authority for submission to the appropriate government department. The government department concerned will endorse, on the face of the letter, the value of each parcel received in South Africa during the relative period.

When this authority has been fully used or on the date of its expiry, the relative letter of authority must be returned to the Authorised Dealer concerned before a new letter in respect of any subsequent period is issued.

Matters relating to the importation of medals, medallions, pendants and other similar non currency articles must be referred to ITAC.