The coin chain is totally hip this fall. The fashionable piece of jewelry has been spotted on football wives Sylvie van der Vaart and Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen. However, the ancient Roman coins that the two divas wear around their necks are of priceless value. To get your hands on such a trendy coin necklace, here are two affordable alternatives.
Silver tenner
The first alternative to the Roman coin chain is a silver chain with the well-known silver tenner: the coin on which the head of our former Queen Wilhelmina adorns. A great fan of this coin connoisseur is Nikkie Plessen. She wears the authentic coins on a silver-colored ball chain.
Collector’s item
Years ago, this silver tenner was a collector’s item and was also hung on a chain. Ask your mother or grandmother if she still has these coins lying around somewhere. If not, then fear not. Due to an increase in demand for coin chains last summer, the silver tenner has been revived. Many jewelers have the coins with Wilhelmina’s head back in the display cases.
Costs a silver tenner
The silver coin can be purchased at almost any more expensive jeweler and will cost between ten and fifteen euros. You will have to dig a little deeper into your pockets for the silver coin holder (pendant) and chain; For these together you will spend around 100 euros. If you want to be cheaper, hang the coins on a silver-plated chain or search on Marktplaats for old coins that are already sold in a holder.
Mi Moneda
The second alternative for an affordable coin necklace is the new brand Mi Moneda. This brand is on the rise and is now gaining popularity. Well-known Dutch people such as Quinty Trustfull, Irene Moors, Wendy van Dijk, but also Yolanthe Cabau van Kasbergen contribute to the success of Mi Moneda. The brand is offered for sale alongside other major brands such as Ti Sento, Buddha to Buddha and Boccia.
Personal touch
Mi Moneda stands for My Coin in Spanish. The brand aims at a broad target group, because consumers can choose what kind of necklace, coin holder and coin they want through Mi Moneda’s wide range. This allows them to give their coin necklace a personal touch. The chain, coin holder and coins are available in three different colors; silver, gold and rose gold. The coin holder and coins are available in three different sizes; small, medium and large. In addition, the coins are also available in ‘glossy’ (shine effect) and ‘frosted’ (frozen effect).
Combinations
Due to the versatile range of Mi Moneda, there is a nice combination for everyone. One person opts for a silver frosted Buddha coin in a gold-colored holder, the other for a rose-colored glossy Roman coin in a silver holder. And how about the coins with colorful zirconias or with your own zodiac sign? Mi Moneda has a suitable coin in its range for every person.
Length
In addition to the holder and the coin, the ball chain is available in three sizes; 45 cm, 60 cm, 80 cm and sometimes 90 cm. An 80 cm long chain is really the trend at the moment! And it is actually also a requirement to hang more than 1 coin on your chain. A nice bonus is that each coin has two different prints so that it can be worn on both sides. By opening the holder, the coin can be exchanged so that it matches the rest of your outfit.
Costs Mi Moneda
Mi Moneda coin necklaces are available at more modern jewelers. For points of sale you can consult the Mi Moneda website. The costs for a coin, coin holder and chain will be a maximum of around 100 euros, but then you will also have something unique hanging around your neck.
Difference silver tenner or Mi Moneda?
And the difference with the silver tenner is that the Mi Moneda coins are only silver-plated or gold-plated, while the holders and chains are made of real silver or gold. A bit of a shame about Mi Moneda, but this will make you purchase more coins faster, allowing you to exchange even more often. So having a coin necklace is really a must this year! And if you find the above alternatives still too pricey, you can go to various fashion stores for look-a-like coin chains at a reasonable price.
