If you have ever had the urge to dig for buried treasure, metal detecting might be the hobby for you. No matter your age, metal detection lets you hunt for jewelry or coins that have been lost. Then all you have to do is sell your bounty to SellGold.com to really uncover a treasure trove.

Alexander Graham Bell designed the first metal detector back in 1881. His purpose was to find the location of the assassin's bullet lodged in then-President James Garfield. By 1925, the first portable metal detector was available and it was being sold to the public by 1931. Interest in metal detecting as a hobby truly developed during the 1960s when lighter metal detection models became available.

While most people automatically think of searching for coins or jewelry, metal detection-enthusiasts also search for historical relics such as axe heads and belt buckles. Learning the ins and outs of metal detecting is easier than ever today with a variety of clubs and magazines devoted to the hobby. These sources provide a range of tips, from the best places to search for objects, as well as finding the right metal detector for you.

And the best part of your new hobby? It will pay for itself when you turn those found gold objects into cash through SellGold.com

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