Comment by carlosjobim

Have you tried? Gold is tax free for import and export practically everywhere. At most you need to declare it, and that's it. Customs look at your declaration for one second and waves you by. Same with large amounts of fiat money.

And even if you want to "smuggle" gold, it's not hard either. Nothing is easier.

> One day we will have asteroid mining of gold

Rejoice, that will be the best day in the history of humanity!