eBay with Modern Coin Mart has the 2013 Canada 1 Troy Ounce .9999 Silver Maple Leaf $5 Gem Brilliant Uncirculated Coin for $35 with free shipping. One of the most popular silver coins in the world.
50 CHSC7 2013 1 oz Silver Chinese Panda Coins (In Capsule) Bank Wire Price $35.23 $1,761.50 6 CSE30-ROLL20 2013 1 oz American Silver Eagle (Roll of 20 Coins) Brilliant Uncirculated Condition Bank Wire Price $639.40 $3,836.40 Subtotal: $5,597.90 Shipping Cost: $30.98 Tax: $0.00 Order Total: $5,628.88
$36.49 now, this is above the current spot price.
If you're an American stuck in revolutionary Iran, trying to sneak out under Canadian credentials, this is the way to pay your bribes.
Buy the same silver Canadian coin at Gainesville Coins for $32.27, current price.
http://www.gainesvillecoins.com/category/778/2013-canadian-silver-coins.aspx
Remember, the border guards don't take paper. Silver and Gold are accepted.
Will the guards take a copy of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue?
Paker, you should get a comission from Gainesville Coins. I just picked up a few hundred coins from them, because of your post.
Is it/Was it the best retail price you can find?
Pretty good price.
50 CHSC7 2013 1 oz Silver Chinese Panda Coins (In Capsule) Bank Wire Price $35.23 $1,761.50
6 CSE30-ROLL20 2013 1 oz American Silver Eagle (Roll of 20 Coins) Brilliant Uncirculated Condition
Bank Wire Price $639.40 $3,836.40
Subtotal: $5,597.90
Shipping Cost: $30.98
Tax: $0.00
Order Total: $5,628.88