TikTok Lion Gift: How Many Coins It Costs and How to Send It
Updated: 18/10/2026
The TikTok Lion gift costs 29,999 coins and Leon and Lion costs 34,000 coins, according to public gift catalogs in 2026. At TikTok's official US web rate that is about $312 and $354; if you recharge in the app, about $428 and $485. Both are sent from the gift panel during a LIVE.
Quick summary
- Lion: 29,999 coins (≈ $312 web, ≈ £234).
- Leon and Lion: 34,000 coins (≈ $354 web, ≈ £265).
- "Leon the Kitten" is a different, much cheaper gift: 4,888 coins.
- Prices from third-party catalogs (July–August 2026); confirm it in the app.
How many coins is the TikTok Lion?
The Lion costs 29,999 coins in 2026, according to StreamRio (updated 02/07/2026), Lincora (20/08/2026), BetterTok and Coinvertify, which all agree on the figure. TikTok doesn't publish an official gift table, so confirm the price in your app's gift panel before you send it.
Searches tend to mix up several "lions". These are the ones listed in the catalogs:
| Gift | Coins | ≈ USD, US web rate | ≈ USD, app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lion | 29,999 | 312 | 428 |
| Leon and Lion | 34,000 | 354 | 485 |
| Leon the Kitten | 4,888 | 51 | 70 |
| Lion's Mane | 500 | 5 | 7 |
Source: third-party catalogs checked 18/10/2026; USD at $0.0104 per coin (web) and $0.0143 (app, 350 coins = $4.99).
To see them next to the rest of the catalog, check the TikTok gift price list.
How much is the TikTok Lion in dollars and pounds?
At the US web rate, converted with exchange rates from 18/10/2026, the Lion (29,999 coins) comes to about $312, £234 or €278. Leon and Lion (34,000) rises to roughly $354, £265 or €315. These are approximations: official prices vary by country and by where you buy your coins.
| Currency | Lion (29,999) | Leon and Lion (34,000) |
|---|---|---|
| USD | ≈ 312 | ≈ 354 |
| GBP | ≈ 234 | ≈ 265 |
| EUR | ≈ 278 | ≈ 315 |
| CAD | ≈ 441 | ≈ 500 |
| AUD | ≈ 449 | ≈ 509 |
Our calculation with ExchangeRate-API (18/10/2026).
What's the difference between the Lion and Leon and Lion?
They are different gifts. The Lion (29,999 coins) shows a lion across the whole screen. Leon and Lion (34,000 coins) is an animation featuring Leon the cub alongside the adult lion, and it costs 4,001 coins more. Both sit in the top tier of the catalog, below the Universe.
If you're torn between a lion and a similarly priced gift, Sam the Whale (30,000) and the Phoenix (25,999) are in the same range; we compare them in TikTok Whale and Phoenix gifts: price and meaning. Above them sit only gifts like the TikTok Universe and its price.
What does it mean when someone sends a Lion in a LIVE?
Sending a Lion is a big, very visible show of support: the animation fills the screen and the sender's name is shown to everyone in the stream. For the creator it turns into Diamonds, whose value TikTok sets. It's often used to celebrate a goal, win a LIVE battle or thank a creator for a special stream.
There's no "official" meaning beyond that. What is very real is the cost to the sender, so it makes sense to send one only to a creator you genuinely want to support.
How do you send a Lion with CoinTok coins?
You need at least 29,999 coins for the Lion or 34,000 for Leon and Lion. At CoinTok, combining the 25,000 pack ($164) and the 5,000 pack ($49) gives you 30,000 coins for $213; swap the 5,000 for the 10,000 pack and you get 35,000 for $243. The 150,000 pack ($988) already includes Leon and Lion.
- Pick your CoinTok coin packs.
- Enter your TikTok username and confirm it. We never ask for passwords.
- Pay with crypto (BTC, ETH, USDT or others available at checkout). Cards are not accepted.
- With your balance loaded, open the LIVE, tap the gift icon, scroll to the Lion and send it. First time? Follow how to send gifts on TikTok LIVE step by step.
CoinTok is independent and not affiliated with TikTok.
What mistakes should you avoid when sending a Lion?
The most expensive mistake is tapping the wrong gift, because sent gifts are not refunded. Also make sure you're in the right LIVE and have enough balance. And remember that, under TikTok's policy, coins should be bought from TikTok and you must be an adult to buy them.
- Don't confuse the Lion (29,999) with Leon the Kitten (4,888): similar name, very different price.
- Never share passwords or codes with anyone promising "free lions".
- Check the price on the day; TikTok changes gifts seasonally.
Sources
- TikTok Virtual Items Policy — checked 18/10/2026
- TikTok Help: LIVE Gifts — checked 18/10/2026
- Official recharge, tiktok.com/coin — US rate as of 16/10/2026
- Third-party catalogs: StreamRio (02/07/2026), Lincora (20/08/2026), BetterTok, Coinvertify — checked 18/10/2026
- Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API, 18/10/2026
FAQ
Leon and Lion costs 34,000 coins according to 2026 catalogs. At TikTok's official US web rate of about $0.0104 per coin, that's roughly $354. If you recharge through the iPhone or Android app, it comes closer to $485 because of the app store fee added to in-app coin purchases.
TikTok doesn't publish its coin-to-Diamond rate. Third-party calculators estimate the creator receives around half the gift's value, about $150 for a Lion, though some sources give lower figures, around $60. The exact amount appears in the creator's balance under LIVE rewards.
At the US web rate and the exchange rate of 18/10/2026, the 29,999-coin Lion is worth about 29,660 Indian rupees. This is only a reference conversion, since TikTok prices coins differently by market and the app usually costs more than the official website.
TikTok allows gifts on some videos from eligible creators, but the video gift catalog is different and doesn't always include the most expensive gifts. The Lion is usually sent during a LIVE. If you don't see it in the video gift panel, it's probably not available there.
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