Welcome to the Metal Detecting Academy

Learn how to Metal Detect

Start finding amazing old coins and relics with our collection of educational videos, paired with our community of metal detecting experts and enthusiasts.

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Spanish Reale

Civil war plate

Civil War Plate

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Baggage Tag

Civil war belt plate

Civil War Belt Plate

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1907 Barber Dime

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Whole Crotal Bell #8

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Machin's Mills Imitation British Halfpence

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1843 Braided Hair Large Cent

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Fancy Colonial Buckle

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Tudor Rose Flat Button

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Franklin Silver Dollar

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1868 Seymour & Blair Campaign Token

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1785 Nova Constellatio

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Conestoga Bell

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1781 Hibernia

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Shield Nickel

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Conestoga Bell

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Civil War Button

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Benefits of MDA Membership

Video Course

Watch and learn at your pace! Get access to over 30 educational and instructional videos on metal detecting such as:


  • Metal Detecting Overview
  • Metal Detector Types
  • Which Metal Detector is Right for you?
  • Popular Metal Detector Models & Pricing
  • Metal Detector Modes
  • How to cut a Plug
  • Every Dig Carry (EDC) Gear Overview
  • Many More Coming Soon!
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Community

Metal Detecting Academy (MDA) hosts a robust community of expert and novice metal detectorists where you can:


  • Share finds
  • Ask questions
  • Get help with find identification
  • Find buddies to detect with
  • Access live webinars on Q&A, expert interviews, panel discussions
  • Get notified about promotional opportunities & discounts
  • Buy, Sell & Swap Gear
  • Learn About, and register for, popular MD'ing Events
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Newsletter

In addition to educational videos and community access, you'll receive our monthly Bucklisters newsletter focused on highly-sought after metal detecting bucketlisters. This newsletter goes into the history of desirables and shows found examples.

What Members are Saying:

Bernard Blackwood
Bernard Blackwood
Garrett AT Pro
"I was struggling to get up to speed on the best tools and how to find good hunting spots. MDA really helped me here and in other areas. I've been finding some great stuff!"
John Richmond
John Richmond
XP Deus II
"I was trying to figure out which detector to start with. I almost bought one that wouldn't have worked as well as the one I ended up buying. MDA's video on detector models and chatting with Brendan helped me make my decision to go with the XP Deus II. I'm very happy with it."
Alexandra Brown
Alexandra Brown
Minelab Equinox 800
"I was super nervous about asking for permissions but once I learned the general format, that nervousness went away. I look forward to door knocking now and meeting homeowners."
Tiffany Gonzales
Tiffany Gonzales
Minelab Equinox 800
"I can't believe I didn't know about the research tools that I now use, thanks to MDA. They've helped me discover areas that are prime, untouched detecting spots."
Tom Krazinski
Tom Krazinski
Nokta Legend
"It's helpful to know what it is you're digging out of the ground and what to look for. Sometimes I didn't know what kind of coin I was looking at. MDA helped me with identification – handy when I found my first Spanish silver!"