I used to a long time ago, but not anymore. I think one can only take 10K in cash when traveling out of country now or you are suspected of crime and it is confiscated; and forget about taking any gold with you.
In America today, $10,000 in cash can be confiscated from you on a traffic stop if the officer feels like taking it. This has been going on for twenty years or longer and it’s incumbent on you to prove you came by the money legitimately.
I think you can take any amount over $10,000 out of the country legally, just as long as you declare it to U.S. Customs before you leave.