With Christmas just around the corner, are you still looking for Christmas gifts? If you are in the cryptocurrency space and own some bitcoin, why not purchase gifts for your loved ones this year using cryptocurrency? With over 10,000 retailers enabling digital currencies globally, Africans can now purchase just about anything with bitcoin, from holidays to high tech gadgets.

In this article, you will find ten gifts for you to spread the spirit of giving this holiday season that you can pay for using bitcoin.

Cool Bitcoin Merchandise

Perhaps, you have a nephew or friend who is a cryptocurrency fanatic and keeps abreast of the latest news in the bitcoin space. You can surprise them with a bitcoin t-shirt and coffee cups that are tailored towards bitcoin enthusiasts with slogans such as “I use bitcoin” or “Bitcoin Enthusiast”. These are sure to be great conversational icebreakers during the festive season.

You can obtain such merchandise and related accessories at somethinggeeky.com and pay for them in bitcoin during checkout. Shipping is free for purchases exceeding 45 pounds with the process taking anywhere between 7 to 20 days for African destinations.

A Bitcoin Hardware Wallet

This would be the perfect holiday gift if you have been thinking of a reliable and secure way to store your bitcoin. A bitcoin hardware wallet is a physical wallet that is not linked to the Internet and thus cannot be hacked.

You can prevent the loss of your bitcoins from online intrusions by buying a Ledger Nano S wallet. The smart card based wallet resembles a USB disk making it a portable cold storage option for your digital coins. You can order a Ledger Nano wallet directly from ledgerwallet.com. The company provides international shipping to many countries and has a large network of local and web retailers.

Bitcoin-Themed Art

A bitcoin themed postcard or a huge wall painting would be the perfect gift for a bitcoin enthusiast who is passionate about art. Cryptoart is the best place to buy unique art pieces subtly portraying the bitcoin revolution as we know it. The paintings are not only valuable because of aesthetics and scarcity, but also include a novel amount of cryptocurrency embedded within. In other words, the platform merges bitcoin cold storage with art, providing you with a secure and enjoyable way of viewing your bitcoin.

Also, each part piece includes a three-step guide to understanding the digital currency. You can pay using bitcoin on the website and enjoy 15 percent discount on purchases over $100. You can arrange for the items to be shipped to multiple locations worldwide, including some major cities in Africa.

Bitcoin Jewellery

Maybe you know people who are bitcoin enthusiasts and are looking for flashy ways to show their digital currency affiliation. They can keep the power of cryptography alive within with a variety of jewellery options from BTC Trinkets. You can buy this lovely bitcoin tie pin for any of them to wear to formal events or even a bitcoin business and credit card holder. You can pay for your purchases with bitcoin and deliveries can be made to select locations in Africa.

Ugly Crypto Christmas Sweaters

Fancy wearing crypto-themed sweaters during the colder months? You can shop for fully knit high-quality sweaters for your family this Christmas on HodlMoon. The sweaters bearing the names and logos of cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, ether, and litecoin maybe just the thing to get them curious about digital currencies. The website has a variety of cryptocurrency payment options through its Shapeshift integrated checkout. Once purchased, goods can be shipped to anywhere in the world.

Bitcoin Scarves and Pocket Squares

Here is a stylish way to let your friends at the office know that you love bitcoin. At Cyberoptix TieLab you can order bitcoin pocket squares and present them as gifts to your workmates. The website accepts bitcoin and deliveries are free on orders over $75. If you are living in Africa, you can expect your delivery to take anywhere between 7-21 days.

A Plane Ticket

Why not surprise your favourite person in the world with plane tickets to his or her favourite destination? You can buy affordable plane tickets using bitcoin from CheapAir. Booking a flight is easy either online from your desktop or with your iPhone using the CheapAir iOS app. Also, you can check out the company blog section for tips on how to get reasonably priced tickets for the holiday season.

Another flight booking option would be the Spanish travel agent Destinia. The travel service accepts bitcoin payments and you can get discounted tickets to destinations in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt just to name a few. Alternatively, if you are looking to fly your friends or relatives in comfort, you can book the business class with BTCTrip. The bitcoin only-travel site offers special discounts for people booking business class using the cryptocurrency, with flights to select African destinations.

Luxury Items

If Rolex watches, gold bars, and fine art are your preference and your pockets are deep enough, then you can exchange your bitcoin, ether or litecoin for any of these luxuries at The White Company. You can purchase anything from luxury automobiles to VIP Yacht Packages. Once the payment is done, the goods are shipped to your location using your preferred delivery method.

Buy Gift Cards

A gift card remains a popular option especially if you can not find time to pick a present. Gyft.com allows you to purchase gift cards using bitcoin and redeem them at several well-known retailers and merchants. You can get gift cards from reputable establishments such as Dominos, Burger King, Nike, and Adidas.

Spread the Love with a Bitcoin Donation

You can help the less fortunate this Christmas with bitcoin a donation. For example, you could donate to the BitGive Foundation that is developing a donation transparency platform called GiveTrack and has been collecting donations for Kenya-based The Water Project. There are also several other charities and good causes that accept bitcoin donations such as The Human Rights Foundation and the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).

Hopefully, with bitcoin going mainstream there will be more holiday gift options come next year.