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Fun with metal detectors:
To find buried treasure, you don't have to be sailing the high seas near a pirates lair or digging up the
grounds of an abandoned palace. Precious metals lurk beneath the surface of the ground just about
anywhere you walk. You starting point for finding them could be a metal detector! Metal detecting is a
great hobby for adventurers of all ages. With one of these devices, you can unearth things as different
as metal coins, jewelry, and horseshoes. Clean and study what you find to learn more about the history
of the place you're searching.
• Did you dig up a horseshoe?
The soil you're searching could be the site of a former farm or even a military barracks.
• Did you find a coin?
Check its date. If the coin is especially old it may be worth more than its face value. For example, any
U.S. dime, quarter, half dollar or dollar coin dated 1964 or earlier is made up of 90 percent silver -
which means it is worth more!
• Did you discover a piece of jewelry?
It can be difficult to determine the value of a piece of jewelry at a glance, but researching what you've
found can be rewarding both financially and mentally. Whether a ring, earing, or necklace, every piece
of jewelry has a story. Figuring out what it is can be lots of fun.
The more objects you find the more you will learn about.
When to use your metal detector:
A great time to go metal detecting is right after a heavy rain, when the ground is soft. Wet ground con-
ducts electricity better than dry ground, so you will have a better chance of locating buried objects than
you would walking on dry ground.
This metal detector's detection coil is water resistant, and it can be used in shallow water after a rain.
However, it is recommended that you do not submerge the unit for extended time periods.
Places to search:
1. The beach is a great place to start because you get few competing signals on a sandy beach and it
will be easier to dig there.
2. Under trees where people may have sat to rest.
3. At the homes of your relatives--especially those who live in older homes.
4. Your own front and backyards.
5. Areas where historic battles occurred. Take care to ask for permission first because you may not be
able to remove objects from these locations. CAUTION: Please note that this metal detector is not
designed for any military or disarming use.
Rules of metal detecting and digging:
1. Some parks and public land prohibit metal detecting and digging. Always check first.
2. Always ask for permission from the property owner before entering private property.
3. Be responsible and cover the holes that you dig.
Using your metal detector:
Before powering on the device position the metal detector so the search coil is away from any metal
objects. Then turn the unit on by moving the toggle on the device away from you. You will see a green
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