Depending on her location, she may not be able to get a Coinbase account. I also recommend buying crypto directly from other people with cash. Steem and Bitshares makes this really easy and happens instantly.

With Coinbase, you have to wait a while to get verified and then wait longer actually get the crypto. Usually takes over a week from the time of signup with Coinbase to actually getting crypto. With Bitshares, you can have an account and have someone transfer you crypto for cash in minutes. No waiting! Also similar with Steemit, but you have to already have a Steemit account (otherwise Steemit account creation can also take a few days).

Peer-to-peer is how crypto is meant to be!

#BypassTheBanks!