Why not purchase a physical coin like Satori chip or any trusted coin out there then gift it to your friend.
I have considered physical coins like a Casascius coin. Satori chip would also be an option, but I feel that's a gift more appropriate for people who like Bitcoin. Giving them that is like buying a football for someone who doesn't watch sport and prefers the theatre. You are probably thinking, why do it all then? I am hoping it will intrigue him a little and get him interested.
These coins aren't exactly cheap to gift to someone who might never ever care about them. Or about Bitcoin for that matter.