It isn’t easy.

Finding best metal detectors for coin and relic hunting.

Not only do you have to make sure they have a large coil size, but you also want them to be waterproof. Then there are other, indispensable features, including, but not limited to; automatic ground balance, DD coil, LCD screen, and discrimination.

Don’t think you can find such metal detectors in your budget?

This article will force you to think otherwise.

Best Metal Detectors for Coin and Relic Hunting – Comparison Table

	Weight	Depth	Waterproof Coil
Fisher F75	4.7 pounds	12’’ +	No
Bounty Hunter BHJS	1.5 pounds	5’’ (coins)	No
Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro	2.4 pounds	10’’	Yes
Fisher Gemini-3	5 pounds	20’	N/A
National Geographic PRO Series	2 pounds	10’’	Yes
Intey Classic	5.3 pounds (shipping)	3’’	Yes
Winbest Master 200	2.5 lbs.	10’’ +	Yes
Urceri GC-1069	5.95 lbs.	N/A	Yes
Teknetics Delta 4000	5.35 pounds	N/A	Yes

Fisher F75 Metal Detector

Though slightly expensive for a relic hunting metal detector, the Fisher F75’s features justify its price tag with aplomb. Therefore, if you can afford to spend a little bit over the odds, the F75 deserves your unflinching attention.

Features

Starting with a glance at its control panel, the Fisher F75 is inundated with a plethora of features. Take, for instance, the ground balance mode using which you can eliminate mineral content from its final results. Discrimination modes, which allow the F75 to distinguish between junk and treasure, are further helped by adjustable sensitivity ratings.

Impressively, in addition to distinguishing between trash and treasure, the F75 also discriminates between different types of treasure. It does the same by providing several tones, with each delegate to a specific treasure. However, if you want to operate in complete silence, you can turn off the sound as well.

Equally important is the backlit screen of this model which ensures its utility even in low light conditions. Then there is the DD search coil which has increased the F75’s depth range to up to 11’’. You also get a memory to save option which binds the detector to store past discoveries.

Finally, for a mid-range detector, the F75 does well to run on four AA batteries. Granted, replacing these batteries would be costly, but you won’t have to do them every day. For, in contrast to most detectors in the market, this one has a mammoth battery timing of over 40 hours.

User Critique

The absence of pinpoint feature severely limits the ability of this detector to narrow down the exact point where coins or relics might be buried.

Final Verdict

The Fisher F-75 Metal detector is a lightweight option which costs extra but has all the useful features which serious treasure hunters demand of their device.

 

Bounty Hunter BHJS

For those of you who want to awake in your kids the passion for metal detecting, the Bounty Hunter BHJS is a worthy option.

Features

First thing first, the fact that this model is ideal for kids is proved once when looks at its dimensions and weight. For, it measures a mere 5 x 6 x 22 inches and weighs just over 1.3 pounds. Such sleek dimensions make it ideal for kids in the 6 – 12 age spectrum.

In case you think that being a dedicated metal detector means the BHJS won’t have any impressive features, think again. It offers adjustable sensitivity levels to let your kids adjust their search range. Also available is the feature which lets the little ones increase/decrease the device’s audio.

As far as coins are concerned, the BHJS boasts a below-average range of 5’’. Fortunately, the BHJS makes for this shortcoming by offering a 3-feet range for bigger objects, i.e. relics. What’s more, it also comes with a preset ground balance, so having minerals in the ground won’t affect the results of this device.

Finally, mimicking some features of its high-end counterparts, the BHJS provides a Target ID indicator. Ranging between 0 and 100, this feature evaluates the underground objects based on their value; with more valuable objects getting rating close to 100.

User Critique

Despite all its impressive features, the Bounty Hunter BHJS lets its users down by offering only 1 tone. That is, whether you found trash or treasure, you’ll hear the same beep.

Final Verdict

Most of the metal detecting enthusiasts want to bequeath their passion to the next generation. If you also belong to this majority, the BHJS will serve you – and your little one – well.

 

Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro

Want to get your hands on an above-average metal detector? Don’t want to spend over-the-odds on the same? In case your answers to both these questions are in the affirmative, the Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro merits your attention.

Features

Starting from what makes this model truly high-end, it has 10-sensitivity adjustments to garner your attention. Such a wide range of sensitivities means this detector won’t bog down your search with false alarms. All you need to do to eradicate fake alarms is to just turn the sensitivity level down.

Moving on, the LCD screen of this model – though not backlit – impresses with the features it displays. For instance, you get both notching and discrimination menu bars on the screen. Also available is the abovementioned sensitivity levels.

Also provided on the screen are four tabs including zinc, iron, aluminum, and foil. Provided you encounter any of these metals during your search operation, the respective tab will lit up. That means you won’t have to resort to guesstimates.

Furthermore, if you don’t like wasting time on the search, this model has a pinpointing feature which directs you to the treasure. Once you have reached the spot, turn to the Target ID number of this model. This number tells you which is the underground object that you’re likely to find underground.

User Critique

Some of the users have complained that the performance of this detector nosedives when detecting silver.

Final Verdict

As stated earlier, the Bounty Hunter Quick Draw Pro is one of the most affordable metal detectors out in the market. Add to this the 5-year warranty which is available on this model, and it becomes a must-have unit.

Fisher Gemini-3

Want to get your hands on a detector which traces deeper, digs further and operates easier than any of its contemporaries? Of course, you do, and that’s why we recommend the Fisher Gemini 3.

Features

First things first, when we said that this model digs deeper than any of its contemporaries, we weren’t bluffing. For, it has a depth range of over 20 feet. Such mammoth range comes from the two-box design of this model which amplifies its signals.

The similar utility is on offer no matter where you look at the features of this model. For, it comes with a preset ground balance, has various sensitivity modes, and boasts numerous search options. And guess what, all these settings are adjustable as well.

What’s more, this unit has a pinpointing feature which narrows down your search area. Then there is the crystal controlled circuitry using which you can both increase or decrease the sounds coming out of this model.

Finally, like all the high-end detectors out there, the Gemini 3 is a cinch to assemble. You can check its remaining battery by pushing the switch button and adjust its sensitivity by turning the knob potentiometer. And guess what, the entire model is covered with a 5-year warranty.

User Critique

As some of you might have guessed, the fact that this model boasts so many useful features points to only one thing: an elevated price tag.

Final Verdict

Provided you can afford to meet the price tag of this model, we see no reason why you should let it go.

National Geographic PRO Series

In contrast to the name of the “Pro” series, this metal detector is one for beginners. So, provided you rate yourself in the same category – or looking for a metal detector for some newbie – you can check out this model.

Features

Since good news is a rarity these days, the National Geographic Pro Series delivers one straight out of the package. That is, this model is delivered in one piece, which means it needs no assembly. Its manufacturer has done that by making this detector collapsible to up to 22’’.

Coming down, and you’d notice a few buttons over the control panel of this model. Among these buttons are volume controls, pinpointing, sensitivity, and different modes. Then there is the discrimination button located just underneath where your palm would be.

Among those buttons, what truly deserves a mention are the three search modes. Among them is the “ALL METAL” mode which delivers what it claims. Then there is the “All Metals Other than Aluminum” to eliminate trash from your readings. Finally, there is the “All Metals Other Than Iron” mode.

Finally, in addition to being backlit, the screen of this model boasts a plethora of features. It shows the remaining battery life so that you aren’t ditched midway through. Also present is a depth indication feature. You could also see 4 Find icons to predict the objected buried underneath the ground.

User Critique

Compare this model with other metal detectors in this review, and you’d see that its 2-year warranty is on the lower side.

Final Verdict

Since it is an entry-level metal detector, the National Geographic Pro Series doesn’t cost a fortune. However, as the features of this model testify, its low-price tag makes this detector a steal.

INTEY Classic Metal Detector

Despite being one of the most inexpensive metal detectors out there, the Intey Classic boasts some serious features. So, if you’re looking for a paradoxical combination of low price and high-end features, it deserves your attention.

Features

Suggesting that it means business for coin hunting, the Intey Classic provides two search modes: All Metal & Discrimination. If all you’re after is some buried coins, aluminum or even iron, go for the All Metal mode. Conversely, if you’re looking for bronze, the Discrimination mode will help you out.

Ridiculing the meager price tag of this model is its sensitivity function. It relies on pointer movement and volume controls to lead you towards the buried target. The beeping tone would go up and the pointer would move towards the extreme right as you approach the target.

What’s more, since this detector has a pinpoint function, it lets you find the exact position of the buried treasure. Also included on the control panel are a low battery indicator and an audio-jack where you can insert headphone connection.

Also, provided your next summer trip is to the beach, you can take this detector alongside. That is, because, it has a waterproof coil and stem. Still, since the display panel isn’t waterproof, there is a limit as to how much under water it could go.

User Critique

The Intey Classic Metal Detector doesn’t have the ground balance feature. That means that you won’t be able to use it in an area full of minerals.

Final Verdict

At the cost of sounding biased – which we are towards this detector because of its features – it offers a decent choice for people with a limited budget but unlimited ambitions.

Winbest Master 200

In contrast to most other metal detectors in this review, the Winbest Master 200 isn’t that famous. Still, what it lacks in fame the Winbest makes up for in features.

Features

Differentiating itself from the competition, the Winbest has ditched the market-favorite DD coil in favor of 10’’ Concentric coil. This decision provides the model with a detecting depth of up to 10’’. It also tells you how deep the buried target could be using a dozen notches.

Remember, the greater the number of notches on the LCD display of this model, the deeper the target will be. The LCD display also shows off a Target ID menu-bar showing different metal types you may find. Included here are small tabs of screw nail, coin, quarter, nickel and other items.

Furthermore, the Winbest Master 200 once again differentiates itself from the competition by not going for the straightforward discrimination mode. Instead, it has gone for a combination of notching and disinclination features.

Lastly, and as one might expect from beginner-level detectors, the Winbest is a cinch to assemble. It weighs a mere 2.3 pounds and runs on two, 9-volt batteries. Included in its package is an arm-strap which allows easy maneuvering of the unit. Also provided is a one-year warranty.

User Critique

The absence of volume adjusting feature means that whether you like it or not, you’d have to deal with either full volume or no volume at all times.

Final Verdict

With its user-intuitive LCD display, an easy-to-manage control panel and a high-end notching feature, the Winbest Master 200 metal detector makes it worthy of a shot.

URCERI GC-1069 Metal Detector

Despite the astronomical rise of inflation over the years, you can still get a decent metal detector in the sub-$100 price tag. However, if you have doubts about the veracity of this statement, the Urceri GC-1069 would serve you well.

Features

Starting with the list of attachments this metal has to offer, and it offers a lot. In addition to the unit itself, its package contains a pair of headphones, a carrying bag, and a shovel. Also included is a user manual, though experienced personnel could easily get by without it.

Turning our attention to its features, the Urceri GC-1069 comes with an 8.7’’ searchcoil with a detecting depth range of 6’’. What’s more, the entire search coil is completely submersible in water, though the display panel isn’t water-resistant.

Looking at the screen of this model, and you’d notice three buttons. Two of those are dedicated for volume control whereas the third lets you switch between search modes. That’s right, this detector, despite its meager price tag, provides the All Metal and Discrimination search modes.

Granted, the screen is poor when it comes to button count, but its richness lies in the information that it provides. For, it displays information including depth, remaining battery level and sensitivity level (of which there are four).

User Critique

Since it doesn’t have an automatic ground balance feature, the Urceri GC-1069 is prone to giving false signals.

Final Verdict

Even when you account the propensity of this detector to give off false signals, its other features easily make up for this shortcoming.

Teknetics Delta 4000

Ever wondered what is it that makes the high-end metal detectors so expensive? You guessed it; it’s their feature-set. What you may also have guessed – from the previous sentence – is that the Teknetics Delta 4000 is also terribly expensive.

Features

First thing first, the Teknetics Delta 4000 has a detecting depth of around 1-foot. Also provided is a Target ID feature on the screen of this model which tells you about the buried object. There are different, small tabs on the screen’s corner differentiating between iron, silver, quarter, dollar and so on.

Furthermore, the LCD display lets you choose between the “All Metal” and “Discrimination” search mode of this unit. Each model comes with its own sensitivity settings, and the screen also has a depth bar telling you how far (or close) you’re from your target.

What you literally cannot miss on the screen is the “Pinpointer” menu – as it is located right in the center. Pressing it alone, however, won’t do the job. Instead, once you have pressed it, the detector would require you to take two sweeps – the right to left and back to front – for this function to come into action.

Lastly, the Delta 4000 – with its three tones of different intensity – lets you know whether it’s trash or treasure buried underneath the ground. A notching feature and six discrimination levels are also on offer.

User Critique

As stated earlier, we have serious concerns about the price tag of this model.

Final Verdict

The Teknetics Delta 4000 Metal Detector has got all the features which interest serious treasure hunters. If you think you’re one, go for this model.

Fisher F22

Ask any metal detecting enthusiast to name the three best metal detecting manufacturers, and the name Fisher would inevitably come into play.

Features

Justifying its brand name, the Fisher F22 offers an extensive list of features that it offers. Its DD coil gives it a detecting depth of 9’’ and the unit also offers 10 adjustable sensitivity levels. Also present is the two-digit Target ID feature.

What’s more, the Pinpointer feature of this model won’t just stop at telling you the ground under which the treasure could be. Instead, as you go on digging – and the distance between your shovel and the treasure decreases – the beeping volume of the pinpointer would increase.

Furthermore, the Fisher F22 offers four search modes; an artifact mode, a relic mode, a pinpoint mode, and coin mode. Then there are the two AA batteries of this model which give it a running time of just over 15-hours. What’s more, you also get a 5-year warranty on this model.

User Critique

In contrast to the other detectors in this review, the Target ID feature of this model isn’t so easy to decipher. Instead, you need to turn to the Target ID table (supplied) each time a number is displayed on the screen to decipher what it means.

Final Verdict

The Fisher F22, despite the not-so-minor restriction posed by its Target ID feature, is still a great buy.

Conclusion

There you have them; ten of the best metal detectors for coin and relic hunting that money can buy. Apart from telling you what these devices do, we also revealed the areas where they falter. Therefore, what you have now is a balanced review of all the models.