Valuable coins have been left behind for centuries, and you can find them with your Bounty Hunter! Coin shooting is an activity enjoyed by thousands of people all over the world. They found coins that others have lost. So can you!

Where to Coin Shoot

Coin Shooting can be done anywhere people are likely to lose coins. Great places to search are your yard, schools, parks, churches, beaches and fair grounds. The older the site, the better, because you'll find amazing coins from long ago.

Research before you go. The library or the Internet has resources to find the best places in your area. Always ask permission before coin shooting on someone's property.

How to Coin Shoot

Use your imagination when coin shooting. Try to picture what the site looked like a hundred years ago. Then, patiently search the area- try not to wander around. You'll find more coins if you methodically detect the site. Bring a digging device like a spade to help you get the coins from the surface. Remember to always leave the site as you found it. Please see the code of ethics.

What You Can Find

Coin Shooting can uncover some great finds. You should probably get a book to help you identify some of your finds. The Guide Book of U.S. Coins by R.S. Yeoman, called the "Red Book" is the bible of U.S. coin collecting. There are some valuable coins to find, any silver coin made before 1964 is prize to metal detectors.

Coin Shoot With a Club

You'll learn the most about Coin Shooting through more experienced detectorists. There are hundreds of Metal Detectorist clubs all over the world. Find the one nearest you with the Bounty Hunter Club Finder. You'll love all the camraderie while hunting for you next find.