Metal detecting vs Coin collecting
Metal detecting and coin collecting have 90% in common. Here is how they differ on time, cost and feel, so you can pick the one that fits your week.
| What | Metal detecting | Coin collecting |
|---|---|---|
| Time a week | 3 hours a week | 1 hour a week |
| Who with | On your own | On your own |
| You end up with | A skill you got better at | A skill you got better at |
| Feels | Calm | Calm |
| To start | $200 | $20 |
Choose metal detecting if
- Costs more to start
- More time outside
- More physical
About $200 to start. Little or nothing after that.
Choose coin collecting if
- Cheaper to start
- More of an indoor thing
- Gentler on the body
About $20 to start, then about $15 a month.
What you'll need
- Metal detecting: Headphones, Digging Tools, Pinpointer, Club detector hire Full cost breakdown
- Coin collecting: Coin Magnifier (Loupe), Coin Collecting Starter Kit Full cost breakdown