Coin & Currency Club Review & Giveaway!

 

When I was younger my mom worked at a thrift store for a little while and sometimes would bring home neat things from the store. A few of the things she brought home were coins from different countries, I always thought they were really neat to see and have and so over the years collected a few other coins and a few bills. I don't have anything overly crazy just basic coins and bills that are easy to get such as coins from Mexico  & Canada along with a euro or two and a bill my cousin brought back during his time in the military. 

Even as I've grown older I think seeing the different bills and coins they have around the world is so neat, so when I found about the Coin and Currency Club I thought it was something my kids would enjoy seeing and receiving in the mail. This subscription is surprisingly affordable at only $12.99 a month with free shipping, or you can upgrade your subscription to a PCGS pack which comes with better protectors and your coins/bank notes will have a professional grading on them which can be registered online. 

This subscription box was started by Zachary Lowry and his wife Jessica. Zackary started collecting coins when he was ten years old and carried that love into adult hood which also helped spark an interest in finance, history, the world and how money not only connects all three but also the stories they can tell. Thus the Coin & Currency Club was founded and now the pair run it together. Their customer service is fantastic, speedy and you can really tell they enjoy what they do and want to share it with everyone else who has similar interests. 

I am happy to be sharing this review with you and excited to say there is a giveaway as well! I was gifted three mystery bundles to check out & review, I had no clue which countries I would end up with so I couldn't wait to see what was included. All three packages were well wrapped, I like the presentation of the envelope stamped with their logo on the front and everything arrives wrapped in a layer of brown tissue paper so the contents stay together. Each month you will receive one coin, one banknote, a sticker with that countries flag and information on where in the world your bundle is from. Here is what I received in my packs:

North Macedonia - The banknote included in this set has one of the most unique features I've seen on any bill I've ever held in my hands, it has a section where it is a thin clear plastic and you can actually see through it. The banknote also features a colorful & lovely illustration of  the archangel Gabriel. The coin features a Sarplaninac which is a dog that is seen through out the Balkans and known for their sheep-herding abilities. It is so cute seeing the dog on the coin, I wish more of our coins had cute animals! 

Democratic Republic of The Congo - When you think of different aspects of African wildlife one of the main animals you think of is the Lion, and that is exactly who is featured on the coin in this pack. The coin itself is surprisingly light weight. The banknote has two beautifully done prints showing some aspects of Congolese history, the back has some men playing long drums which was a way they used to communicate with neighboring villages. I really like the pink, purple and grey coloring seen through out this bank note

Nepal - This banknote features Mount Everest and Blackbucks which are a type of antelope. It has a nice mixture of greens, orange, purple and bronze shades. The coin also features Mt. Everest and is a bright gold color. I also learned from the flyer that the antelope shown on the banknote can also be found in Texas! Due to a smell population of them being introduced to the region in 1932. 

 I think this subscription is a really great way for adults and children to explore the world from home, it isn't always affordable to travel and this gives an extra level of interest in learning about each country as it gives you something physical to collect and look back on. I love the fact that the subscription isn't just a banknote and coin, the addition of the postcard, flyer with information on the banknote/coin and the flag sticker is fantastic. This subscription is great for anyone wanting to start coin/banknote collecting, it can be an educational gift for kids and also would be great for teachers to share with their students.

Prize Alert:  Three winners will each receive a envelope in the mail containing a bundle from a random country.

This is open to U.S & Canadian Residents ! Please remember if you DO NOT leave a comment on this blog post as your mandatory entry into the giveaway then all of your entries will be void. Doing the Daily entries will increase your chance of winning. Winners have 72 hours to respond to the notification email! 

This giveaway ends on 12/06/2021

Giveaway entry question: Leave me a blog comment letting me know what country you might hope to get, or leave a comment with a country you'd like to visit.

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Disclaimer-  Coin & Currency Club provided me with the products mentioned above for the review + giveaway free of charge no other compensation was provided. However, no product compensation will influence the outcome of any review. My honest opinions are used in all reviews, they are solely my own & they may vary from others. My reviews are posted for readers in order to provide an informed decision before purchase.