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Metal Detecting News #40

Metal Detecting News #40

Anthony Cawood
December 13, 2025

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Hi, and welcome to the latest edition of Metal Detecting News.

We are up to issue #40, our first Christmas together! But I’ve noticed that things seem to slow down at this time of year, fewer find stories, fewer bits of industry news - so if you know anything interesting please send me it!

And, don’t forget our amazing subscriber giveaway, not only can you win an incredible Cleaning Pencil kit every month, but one lucky subscriber will win a RUTUS Versa in the December draw!

One lucky subscriber will win one of these great machines!

And as always, a massive thanks to all our amazing sponsors, RUTUS, Treasure Hunting magazine, Composite Cleaning Pencil and The Big Detecting Show for their continued support.

Industry News

Not a Christmas offer in the same vein as other retailers have done, but Dragon Detecting are running two new offers that can get you free stuff from them.

Offer one involves sharing your best find from 2025 and that gives you the chance to win a Minelab Pro Spade and Find Bag, would be rude not to try this on, all you have to do is send them your best find!

Offer two get you a free beanie on any order over £50. Given it’s Christmas and cold out this is a great extra on top of the things you were likely buying anway!

Scan the QR code or go to their website for more details.

Most retailers have some sort of Christmas deal going, so check their sites for a bargain! Crawfords, as an example, have 50% off selected books.

Garrett Christmas Savings 2025 - Garrett Direct

Time is running out! Place your order by 12/17 to ensure delivery by Christmas. US Only (I think!), couple of days left!!! Add code SANTA at checkout.

garrett.com/garrett-christmas-savings-2025

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Detecting News UK

Treasure: History Unearthed - Liverpool exhibition

From Bronze Age gold and Viking silver to hoards of coins, discover Treasure unearthed in this new exhibition.Revealing personal stories and global connections, Treasure: History Unearthed features the largest collection of archaeological treasure ever shown in the region, with finds from the North West and Wales.

www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/whatson/museum-of-liverpool/exhibition/treasure-history-unearthed

Interesting link to Dorset Council’s treasure tracker report, shows the status of finds going through their treasure process, nice but I wish it had pics of the finds!

Treasure tracker 2025

Treasure cases from Dorset first recorded in 2025

www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/treasure-tracker-2025

Lastly… I believe UK History Finders have their Christmas dig tomorrow, so good luck to everyone that’s going, may the weather be kind and the finds plentiful!

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Detecting News Worldwide

Treasure hunter unearths 900-year-old figure of Jesus in windswept field

A metal detectorist in Norway recently found a striking depiction of Jesus Christ in a grassy meadow — a gilded figure that dates back nearly 1,000 years.

www.skynews.com.au/lifestyle/travel/he-revealed-himself-to-me-treasure-hunter-unearths-900yearold-figure-of-jesus-christ-in-windswept-field/news-story/4cc6a5bb011934e1fc7a4edaff4eadb5

Rare First Crusade Silver Coins Unearthed in Croatia - Arkeonews

One of Europe’s most important medieval numismatic discoveries: rare First Crusade silver coins unexpectedly unearthed in Croatia, revealing

arkeonews.net/one-of-europes-most-important-medieval-numismatic-finds-rare-first-crusade-silver-coins-unearthed-in-croatia

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We have a Rutus Versa to giveaway for Christmas!
That’s right, one lucky active subscriber will win a brand new Rutus Versa in our December draw - courtesy of our generous sponsors - RUTUS!

November giveaway winner was Cyril R for the Cleaning Pencil Kit and Graham P for the Buckles book courtesy of Greenlight Publishing - check your inboxes for details and get back to me please.

As always we have the awesome NEW Composite Cleaning Pencil Field Kit to give away this month - many thanks to Graham!