Summary

Adds a definition of “numismatic material” (coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects) to the Cultural Property Implementation Act and creates a tailored import-review process for such items. Importers (or consignees) may rely on one or more sworn declarations attesting that the item was lawfully acquired and exported, is a documented numismatic type, and is not the direct product of illicit excavation; Customs may not demand additional documentation unless there is documentary probable cause to suspect the declarations are false.

• Defines "numismatic material" to include coins, tokens, paper money, medals, and related objects.
• Requires "satisfactory evidence" that imported numismatic items were lawfully acquired, lawfully exported, are a documented type, and are not the direct product of illicit excavation.
• Allows one or more sworn declarations by the importer or consignee to satisfy the evidence requirement.
• Prevents Customs from requesting additional documentation beyond the sworn statements unless there is documentary probable cause to suspect fraud or falsity.
• Streamlines import procedures for numismatic items while preserving an evidentiary threshold for investigation.
• Does not authorize new spending or create emergency designations.
• Shifts some compliance responsibility onto importers/consignees via sworn declarations, with legal exposure for false statements.
• Affects how museums, dealers, auction houses, collectors, and Customs handle cross-border transfers of coins and similar objects.