Got Gold, Silver And A "ZIPPO" Today!

John-Edmonton

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Got Gold, Silver And A "ZIPPO" Today!

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Had to work today, but snuck out early. I hadn't tried the Garrett Stinger yet in the dirt, so today was the day. I hit a couple of schools, for about 2 hours today. The ZIPPO lighter was dug up along with a dozen coins yesterday after work with the GTI 2500. They were still in my loot bag, so I included them also. The flashlight was in the bushes, right beside the main entrance to a high school.

I was very surprised to see that the ring was not silver. I actually thought it might be a nitro, but when I got home, I grabbed my jewellers magnifying glass, and was just stunned to see 10K! And a cluster of stones to boot. The silver dime was found at a school nearby. It was also a real surprise, as silver coins don't show up in these newer schools as a general rule. Oh well, my inner hog was released today. Winter is officially over in Edmonton. :thumbsup:

Below is a pic of my better finds cleaned, polished and photographed.
 

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Re: Got Gold, Silver And A "ZIPPO" Today!

That ring looks great!!
 

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detector dave said:
Love the finds I have a question? when did Canada quit using silver in coins? the US quit in 1964. The ring you found are the dimonds real?

1968 was the last year we had silver coins. We had both silver and clad that year. I dodn't know if the diamonds are real. I hope so :icon_sunny:

John.
 

Re: Got Gold, Silver And A "ZIPPO" Today!

Don't know if you would want to or not, but if you send the Zippo back they'll fefurbish it to almost new. A friend told me about the lifetime warranty, and to be a smart donkey I sent in one dug at the beach. The cotton was turned to goo and the hinge pin was almost gone. Broke when I cleaned it. Believe it or not they sent it back with new guts a new spark wheel and flint, cotton & wick. They even shined it up better than I could've. Was I ever shocked to see a company stand behind their lifetime warranty 101%!!!!
 

Re: Got Gold, Silver And A "ZIPPO" Today!

Since your Zippo was made in Canada it will have to be sent to Zippo Canada to be fixed. Here are the instructions:
http://www.zippocanada.com/repairs.php

I am from close to Bradford PA home of Zippo USA. Its a great product!
 

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