How to Disguise a Coin for Travel
Traveling with money always poses a risk. And watching your valuables constantly while traveling takes aways some of the enjoyment of the trip. Traveling with coins, especially rare and valuable coins, poses additional risk of robbery and theft. Travelers can protect themselves and their merchandise by securing coins with several types of security products.
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Things You'll Need
- Money belt
- Security bag or wallet
- Arm or leg wraps
- Shoes with removable heel
Instructions
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Purchase a security wallet, or wallet safe. Wallet safes are designed for carrying credit cards, passports and identification, but they also have a compartment for coins. These wallets have an attached chain and connector that allows you to attach it to your belt.
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Consider a money belt. Many money belts look like a regular belt, but have a zippered compartment on the inside where you can stash bills and coins.
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Think about buying a security bag or purse. These special bags have slash proof security straps, security clips, locks on the zippers and inside compartments for stashing your coins.
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Consider using wraps. These wraps fit around your leg or arm and have built-in compartments to store your coins.
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Use your hotel's safe if you are staying in a hotel. Many hotels offer this service to guests to keep your valuables safe.
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Neck wallets are another option for keeping your coins concealed. They hang inside your clothing and often are not noticeable.
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Hide a coin in your shoe. Some shoes come with false bottoms which makes concealing a coin easy.
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Tips & Warnings
Pay attention to your surroundings, especially when in large crowds that are prime places for pick pockets.
Keep bags close to your body.
References
- Photo Credit Passport and Coins image by Steve1972 from Fotolia.com
