20 of the Best Anniversary Gifts Under $20

Your anniversary is a special day, even if you choose not to spend a lot of money. Anniversary gifts under $20 can be just as meaningful as more expensive items, as long as they come from the heart. After all, you can't put a price tag on the love you share with your partner! If you choose to give an inexpensive anniversary gift this year, know that it's a perfectly acceptable token of your love and admiration.

Below, we're rounding up 20 thoughtful and stylish anniversary gifts to consider if you're hoping to avoid breaking the bank on this year's big day. From romantic gifts that will bring on happy tears to practical items any spouse will appreciate, each pick below is geared towards budget shoppers—though you'd never know it by looking at them. So, whether you're saving for a large purchase, are between jobs at the moment or simply prefer to honor your anniversary with a small item rather than an extravagant anniversary gift, we've got something on our list for you.

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1. Ice Cream Spoon

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Looking for something "sweet" for your sweetie? Serve their favorite ice cream with this adorable spoon on your next anniversary. It'll bring all the joy with only a minimal price tag. What could possibly be better when you're on the hunt for inexpensive anniversary gifts?

2. Acrylic Photo Keychain

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This acrylic plaque keychain makes a great anniversary gift under $20. It features a favorite photo of the two of you (or your whole family), along with a song title you both love, all designed to look like a real streaming tune. So sweet!

3. Wallet Photo Insert

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This tiny wallet-sized photo makes such a sweet little gift. It's perfect if you're in search of the best affordable anniversary gifts that will feel really meaningful as well. Choose from tons of different personalization options for the back, like custom phrases or your own words, either in a variety of fonts. The front displays your favorite photo on the black anodized aluminum metal card, which fits into your wallet just like a credit card would.

4. Ceramic Ornament

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This charming tree ornament makes a perfect anniversary gift on a budget—especially if you got married around the holidays. The heart-shaped ceramic piece displays a calendar month with a tiny heart on your anniversary date (along with both of your names) for a keepsake that's the perfect addition to your Christmas tree.

5. Star Map Print

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If your favorite way to spend a romantic evening is wrapped up together in a blanket staring at the stars, then this chic print will be the perfect inexpensive anniversary gift for you. It shows what the night sky looked like on the night of your wedding for a unique way to preserve your shared memories of your special day. And the 5 x 7 digital print is only $10, making it a perfect affordable anniversary gift for your other half.

6. Glass Heart Plaque

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Just as this plaque states, every love story is beautiful. This sentimental piece is sure to steal your partner's heart on your anniversary and is the perfect reminder that what the two of you share is a once-in-a-lifetime love. Even if you're on a budget and you need to give an inexpensive anniversary gift, you'll still show up big when you wrap up this glass plaque that features pretty blooms and a sentimental saying.

7. Anniversary Candle

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We've got the perfect affordable anniversary gift for you! This candle is wrapped with a customizable label that includes your names, how long you've been together and your wedding date. This special gift is a sentimental way to mark this milestone anniversary.

8. Customizable Card

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Wondering how to give a meaningful anniversary gift without spending much money? Simply give your loved one a card that contains all your deepest thoughts and sentiments about the love you share. After all, there's nothing better than a thoughtfully written card, especially if your partner loves words of affirmation. This design features your initials and wedding date "carved" into a white birch tree and includes your own message on the inside (you can also choose from a few pre-printed options). Select your envelope color and you're done—it's time to check the box on this affordable anniversary gift!

9. Moose Munch Coffee

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Everyone loves a good brew, which is why Moose Munch coffee is one of our favorite anniversary gift ideas on a budget. Featuring two delicious flavors from Harry and David's iconic and wildly popular snack—milk chocolate and caramel—this is sure to be a favorite anniversary gift for any spouse with a sweet tooth.

10. Personalized Champagne Flute

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What could be sweeter than gifting your partner their very own customized champagne flute? Perfect for a milestone anniversary year, this elegant glass can be fully customized with up to four lines of personalization. Our advice? Pair it with a bottle of bubbly to kick your anniversary celebrations off right.

11. Glass Jewelry Box

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This jewelry box is one of the best affordable anniversary gifts you'll find. Made of glass with brass-toned trim, this pretty box will ensure the recipient's jewelry remains in tip-top shape. And since it's transparent, they'll be able to admire their jewels at all times.

12. Synthetic Leather Jewelry Case

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If glass isn't your thing (or your partner's!) opt instead for this petite leather jewelry case. It's absolutely perfect for storing their favorite accessories and makes a great travel companion as well. Customize the top with any name and the recipient's birth flower.

13. Personalized Wine Bottle Label

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Here's proof that an anniversary gift can be meaningful (and delicious!) but inexpensive. This beautiful wine label can be applied to their favorite bottle of vino and enjoyed as part of a celebration for two. Customize the label with both of your names and watch their eyes light up when you present it.

14. Anniversary Photo Banner

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This cute, inexpensive anniversary gift tops our list simply because it's such a sweet gesture. This garland features two of your favorite photos and how many years you've been married, making it an ideal way to commemorate the past several years together. Hang it in your doorway to surprise your love.

15. Indoor Herb Garden

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This inexpensive anniversary gift allows you and your partner to create and tend to an indoor herb garden together. Choose from popular seeds, such as basil, parsley, mint or rosemary, all of which can be grown using a passive hydroponic system. Bonus: Each seed collection comes in a beautifully colored Mason jar for a stylish vintage vibe.

16. Burts Bees Gift Set

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If you and your partner love to get out of town as much as possible, this travel-size Burts Bees gift set would make a great inexpensive anniversary gift. It features five of the brand's most popular items—including lotion, chapstick and other essentials—for an on-the-go self-care kit they're sure to love.

17. Personalized Slate Coasters

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These slate coasters make a wonderful anniversary gift under $20. Each can be customized with your last name and anniversary date. Bonus: Each of the coasters includes a foam backing to prevent scratching your furniture.

18. Sentimental Keychain

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This silver keychain makes a great option if you're looking for anniversary gifts under $20 for your husband. The saying leaves no question about how you feel as you approach your anniversary, and it will warm his heart every time he goes to start his car or open the door to your home.

19. Photo Holder Wall Hanging

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This rustic wall hanging would make a great anniversary gift on a budget if your five-year anniversary is approaching (since wood is the traditional gift for a 5th anniversary). The wooden plaque proclaims, "The story of us," while a string below holds some of your favorite photos or mementos, like concert tickets or cards.

20. Love Letter in a Bottle

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This love letter in a bottle is so romantic. Add your details and pick from three poetic sayings. The letter is printed on parchment paper, rolled and tied with red ribbon before being tucked into the bottle amongst decorative rose petals.