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Minelab to Attend Diving Equipment Marketing Association Show in 2022

The world’s leading manufacturer of treasure-hunting equipment and technology will return to the Diving Equipment & Marketing Show in Orlando, November 1-4

Chicago, IL (October 25, 2022) - Minelab, the world leader in metal-detecting technologies for professional and enthusiast treasure hunters alike, will attend DEMA 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, November 1-4.

Produced by the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA), the annual DEMA Show is the largest trade-only event in the world for companies doing business in the scuba diving, ocean water sports and adventure/dive travel industries. It attracts hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dive and travel industry professionals from around the world each year.

Minelab will be at this year’s show (Booth #1711) visiting with dive professionals, enthusiasts, dealers and media and showing its complete line of metal-detecting products of interest to underwater treasure hunters....

Coin Cleaning Solutions: BU Plus Coin Cleaning Solution vs. 1943S War Nickel

High Plains' Mike E. (a.k.a. The Metal Detecting Beast) recently had an encounter with a target he couldn't at first identify.  With a little work using BU Plus coin cleaner/solvent, he was able tohe was able to unmask his find and reveal a beauty of a coin.   Here is Mike's Story:

"The coin was found in between two roots at the base of a large tree.  It appeared to be encased in a dark hard shell, possibly dried tar....

Unearthing Treasures from Iowa and Beyond

Minelab Detexpert, Stef Tanguay, searches for rare coins and relics of the Colonial Northeast

Chicago, IL (October 21, 2022) - About ten years ago, Stef Tanguay was up late one night searching for something interesting to watch on YouTube. She found a channel showing a man searching a river and finding big, Spanish silver coins and early-American half dollars with a metal detector. The video captured her imagination; she had thought metal detectors were only used to find pocket change on the beach. She was impressed enough that she started looking at other YouTube content showing more stories of folks searching for treasure with a metal detector. She discovered people not only find old coins, but also relics from various wars, lost jewelry and more with these machines. Tanguay began to think about getting a detector of her own and trying to make some great finds herself.

Current Precious Metal Spot Prices - Book Mark This Page!

Gold has seen a wild ride over the last decade.  The beauty of having gold as part of your investment portfolio is, like real estate, it will literally never lose all of its value.  If the stock market completely crashes you could stand to lose a large portion of even all of your investment.  In that situation, more than likely, the value of your gold would rise dramatically.  The same goes for silver and platinum.  

Suppose the worst happens and your house burns down.  Antiques, artwork, collectibles and even cash could literally go up in flames.  Your precious metal on the other hand would simply melt.  But it would still hold its value once recovered.

Check out the historical trends of precious metal by using the chart below....