The Catalogue
Coin, Relic & Treasure Detectors
Coin and relic detectors are general-purpose VLF and multi-frequency metal detectors built for hunting coins, relics, jewellery and artefacts in ordinary, non-gold soil — coin shooting in parks and sports fields, relic hunting on old homesteads, battlefields and historic sites, and recovering rings and lost valuables. Unlike a dedicated raw-gold machine tuned for mineralised goldfields, these detectors prioritise sharp Target ID, accurate discrimination and good separation so you can tell a silver coin from a rusty nail before you dig.
At AO Gold Detectors we stock the machines that define this category. The Garrett ACE 250, 300i and 400i and the multi-frequency ACE Apex are dependable, easy-to-learn starters; the all-terrain AT Pro and AT Max add waterproofing and depth; and the GTI 2500 brings true target imaging. From Minelab there is the Vanquish 340 and 540, the switchable X-Terra Pro, the Multi-IQ Equinox 600, 700, 800 and 900, the GPS-mapping CTX 3030 and the flagship Manticore. XP's wireless Deus II and the fast, sensitive Teknetics T2 round out the line-up.
The right choice comes down to your targets, your ground and your budget. Coin shooters in clean parks are well served by an affordable single-frequency VLF, while relic hunters working trashy, iron-laden historic ground benefit from multi-frequency depth and recovery speed. Every unit we sell is genuine, authorised stock backed by the full manufacturer warranty, with free shipping across West, Central, North and East Africa and the wider MENA region. There is no online card checkout — tell us where you hunt and what you're after on WhatsApp, in Arabic, French or English, and we'll recommend the detector that fits, not the priciest one on the shelf.
Beyond coins and relics, these detectors are a go-to choice for treasure hunting and recovering buried caches — message us on WhatsApp and we'll match a detector to the targets and the ground you hunt.
23 products · Garrett · Minelab · Teknetics · XP
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How to choose
- Match the machine to your targets: for coins and jewellery in clean parks an affordable single-frequency VLF (Garrett ACE 250/300i/400i, Teknetics T2) is plenty, while relic hunters on trashy historic ground gain real depth and separation from multi-frequency (Equinox, Manticore, ACE Apex, Deus II).
- Prioritise discrimination and a clear numeric Target ID so you can reject iron, nails and bottle caps and dig only the promising signals — Garrett's Iron Audio and Minelab's notch and 2D ID save hours of pointless digging.
- Choose recovery speed for trashy sites: fast recovery and good target separation (Equinox, Manticore, Deus II) let you pull good finds from between iron junk on old homesteads and settlement sites.
- Decide if you need waterproofing: the AT Pro, AT Max and X-Terra Pro handle riverbanks, damp fields and shallow water, whereas dry-land ACE models keep weight and cost down for parks and fields.
- Weigh portability and ease of use: switch-on-and-go presets (Vanquish 340, X-Terra Pro, ACE 250) suit beginners, while collapsible carbon shafts around 1.3 kg matter for long days and for travelling to distant sites.
- Confirm the coil, wireless-headphone support and warranty (typically 3 years Minelab/Garrett, up to 5 years XP/Teknetics), then message us on WhatsApp for genuine stock and a recommendation matched to your ground and budget.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a coin & relic detector and a gold detector?
They overlap but are tuned for different jobs. Coin and relic detectors are general-purpose VLF and multi-frequency machines optimised for coins, relics and jewellery in ordinary soil, with sharp Target ID and discrimination so you know what's under the coil. A dedicated raw-gold detector (such as Minelab's pulse-induction GPX or ZVT GPZ) is built for tiny natural nuggets in the hot, mineralised goldfields of Sudan, Mali and Burkina Faso, where it trades discrimination for depth. Coin and relic machines will still find gold rings and coins easily — for natural nuggets in mineralised ground, ask us about our gold detector range.
Which coin & relic detector is best for a beginner?
For a first detector we recommend a switch-on-and-go machine with preset modes and a clear Target ID, such as the Garrett ACE 250 or 300i, the Minelab Vanquish 340 or the X-Terra Pro. They are light, easy to learn and forgiving in the field, yet capable enough to keep using as your skills grow. If you expect to hunt damp ground or riverbanks, the X-Terra Pro or Garrett AT Pro add waterproofing. Tell us your budget and where you'll detect on WhatsApp and we'll match the right model.
How do I find coins and relics without digging up junk and nails?
This is exactly what discrimination and Target ID are for. A good coin and relic detector assigns each target a numeric ID and audio tone, so iron such as nails reads low and silver, brass and gold read higher — you learn to skip the junk and dig the good signals. On trashy historic sites, fast recovery speed and target separation (strong on the Equinox, Manticore and Deus II) help you pick out a coin sitting right next to an iron nail. A pinpointer like the Garrett Pro-Pointer AT then makes the final recovery quick and clean.
Single-frequency or multi-frequency — which do I need for coins and relics?
A single-frequency VLF detector (Garrett ACE 400i, Teknetics T2) is affordable, reliable and excellent for general coin shooting in parks and fields. Simultaneous multi-frequency machines — Minelab's Multi-IQ (Equinox, Manticore), Garrett's Multi-Flex (ACE Apex) and XP's FMF (Deus II) — run several frequencies at once for greater depth, more stable Target ID and faster separation in mixed or trashy ground. If you mostly hunt clean sites on a budget, single-frequency is fine; if you tackle deep, iron-laden historic ground or want one machine to do it all, multi-frequency is worth the step up.
Are your coin & relic detectors genuine, and how do I order?
Yes. AO Gold Detectors is an authorised dealer, and every detector is genuine, brand-new stock sourced through official channels and backed by the full manufacturer warranty — typically 3 years for Minelab and Garrett, and up to 5 years for XP and Teknetics. There is no online card checkout: you enquire directly on WhatsApp or our short web form, and our team advises in Arabic, French or English, confirms availability and price, and arranges free shipping to your country across Africa and the MENA region. Tell us where you hunt and your budget, and we'll recommend the detector that fits your ground rather than the most expensive one.
How much does a coin and relic detector cost?
The price of a coin and relic detector depends on the model and its features. Entry machines like the Garrett ACE series are the most affordable for learning the hobby, while mid-range detectors such as the Minelab Equinox, XP Deus II and Teknetics T2 add deeper detection and sharper Target ID for serious hunting. Each model's exact price appears on its own product page — the USD figure is for reference and the AED price is the binding one. There is no online checkout, so message us on WhatsApp for the current price and the coin and relic detector that best fits your budget. Every unit is genuine and comes with the manufacturer warranty.