Canadian VDI Numbers

[AcadianMetalDetector]

Well, I think I did pretty good on Canadian modern coins using my equinox 800 this year in 2021, l found $211 dollars in small change.  And I also lots of old coins on a different setting. For Canadian clad coins,  I set the machine at 40 kHz , all metal and sensitivity no more than 12 on 5 tones, the vdi get higher numbers. And usually do some test on Canadian clad coins before to start the search just to remember the vdi.

[GRIM_SWEEPER]

I am myself a detectorist in Waterloo Ontario. I swing the 800. I also have the multi turned off, but search in 40khz, field or park, doesnt matter, seems to work for me. let me know if this helped. happy hunting

[Mlkovacs]

On 3/27/2018 at 9:07 PM, Tyran said:

Hi Voyager32,

I have tested in my backyard in Park 2 and All Metal. The results were pretty well identical in both modes. Coins were buried in 5 to 6 inch plugs. Not entirely the VDI's you would get in an actual dig, of course, but it's likely better than an air test. I am in the Kelowna area of British Columbia. My backyard soil is similar to what I would get in any local parks or schools. Therefore low mineralization. And as you know Canadian coins vary in composition with vintage. I suggest you check on the "Canadian Mint" website for composition vs year of mintage. Here are a few VDI's:

Penny:1942-1979: 25; 2000-present: -4

Nickel:1955-1981: 12,14; 1982-2000: 12; 2001-present: 7,11

Dime:1920-1967: 27, 28; 1968-1999: 3; 2000-present: 2,3

Quarter: 1920-1967: 30; 1968-1999: 8; 2000-present: 2

Half Dollar: 1920-1967: 35; 1968-1999: 8

Loonie: 1987-2012: 8; 2013-present: 2

Toonie: 1996-2012: 13: 2013-present: 6

As you can see in my soil, only the "steel" penny (a 2007 penny) is in the Iron zone. Your soil may give you different results. Hope this helps you to get started.

Tyran

 

 

7 years later and still relevant. Thank you very much! I'd like to make a graphic cheat sheet of this, with thanks and credit to Tyran.

[Mlkovacs]

33 minutes ago, Mlkovacs said:

7 years later and still relevant. Thank you very much! I'd like to make a graphic cheat sheet of this, with thanks and credit to Tyran.