coin wont detect on a Safari!

[dont know nutin]

I have been doing some air tests on my new Safari trying to learn the sounds different coins produce. All U.S. coins sounded loud and clear but I put a Canadian 1985 5 cent piece over the coil and for some reason the Safari didn't sound off at all even in all metal mode. I cant figure out why? Is there something special about Canadian coins?

 

[nick hunter]

That sounds strange to me.

There might be an explanation if the coin is attracted by a magnet.

Pure nickel or electro-plated steel coin.

Is it the case ?

Nick

 

[marxionu]

No air tests on a FBS machine. put it to the ground make noise cancel and try then.

 

[Mick in Dubbo]

I'm not a 100%, but I think that a number of the Canadian coins are made of iron or have a high iron content. That would be your most likely suspect.
Mick Evans.

 

[Tinfoil]

n/t

 

[relax_them72]

Try all metal.