Here are 10 of the best metal detectors for gold and coins, highly rated by enthusiasts and experts:
1. Minelab Equinox 800
Type: Multi-frequency
Key Features:
Multi-IQ technology (multiple frequencies at once)
Great for both gold and coins
Waterproof up to 10 feet
Adjustable audio tones
Pros: Versatile, good for all terrain, accurate depth measurement.
2. Garrett AT Gold
Type: VLF (Very Low Frequency)
Key Features:
Excellent for gold prospecting
Fully waterproof up to 10 feet
Ground balance for highly mineralized soils
Pros: Target separation is superb for gold and coins in trashy areas.
3. Minelab CTX 3030
Type: Multi-frequency
Key Features:
Full-color screen with GPS tracking
High-tech discrimination and target identification
Waterproof up to 10 feet
Pros: Advanced target identification, great for all types of treasures.
4. Fisher Gold Bug 2
Type: VLF
Key Features:
Exceptional sensitivity to small gold nuggets
19 kHz operating frequency
Lightweight and easy to use
Pros: Best for gold prospecting, high sensitivity.
5. Garrett ACE 400
Type: VLF
Key Features:
Adjustable frequency
Digital target ID
Iron Audio feature to detect iron trash
Pros: Great for beginners and intermediate users, effective on coins and jewelry.
6. XP Deus
Type: Multi-frequency
Key Features:
Wireless and lightweight
Excellent for deep coin detection
Adjustable frequency for different targets (gold, coins, etc.)
Pros: Versatile, very lightweight, customizable settings.
7. Whites MXT All Pro
Type: VLF
Key Features:
Three modes: Coin, Jewelry, and Prospecting
Excellent ground balancing system
Target ID with audio feedback
Pros: Great for both coins and gold prospecting.
8. Minelab Gold Monster 1000
Type: VLF
Key Features:
Excellent for small gold nuggets
High sensitivity with automatic ground balancing
Lightweight and easy to handle
Pros: Specialized for gold prospecting, works well in highly mineralized soils.
9. Nokta Makro Simplex+
Type: VLF
Key Features:
Waterproof up to 10 feet
Frequency shift and ground balance options
Lightweight and user-friendly
Pros: Great for beginners and advanced users, solid all-around detector.
10. Tesoro Lobo SuperTRAQ
Type: VLF
Key Features:
Auto ground tracking
Designed for gold prospecting
High sensitivity
Pros: Excellent for small gold targets in challenging soils.
These detectors represent a mix of features designed for both coin hunting and gold prospecting, depending on your specific needs and the conditions in which you'll be detecting.
