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Frequently asked questions

Answers about recognition, values, collections, privacy and plans. For details see pricing, how it works and the privacy policy.

General

What is AI Coin Collector?

AI Coin Collector is an app that identifies coins from a photo, shows what the Numista catalogue knows about it (value per condition, mintage, rarity, background), and helps you organise your collection. It also has a community, achievements and coin news.

Is AI Coin Collector free to use?

Yes. The free plan includes daily free scans and a collection to get going. Premium adds more scans, bigger collections and value history, with a free trial. See the pricing page.

How accurate is the AI coin recognition?

Recognition works best on clear photos of common coins. Rare, worn or damaged coins and poor photos are harder, so the app shows every result as a suggestion you check and can correct. We do not quote an accuracy percentage: we have not measured it on a large public test set yet. Treat every identification and value as an estimate, and check valuable coins with an expert or a professional grading service.

Which devices are supported?

The app is coming to Android first, through Google Play. An iPhone version is planned for later. Your collection is stored in your account, so you get it back when you sign in on another phone.

AI recognition

What types of coins can it recognise?

Circulation coins, commemoratives and world coins from many countries, from modern back to older issues. Coverage is best for widely collected coins and keeps growing.

How do I get the best results?

Use good, even lighting (daylight works well), place the coin on a contrasting background, let the coin fill most of the frame, hold the camera steady, avoid shadows and reflections, and keep the whole coin in the frame. Adding a photo of the back helps the match.

What if my coin is identified wrongly?

Correct the name, country, denomination or year in the form before you save the coin. Very rare coins, damaged coins and blurry photos are the most common causes of mistakes.

How does the recognition work?

An open vision model on our own AI server in the Netherlands reads your photo and suggests country, value and year; you see it as a suggestion and check it before saving. No Google or other outside AI service sees your photo. Scanning needs an internet connection.

Collections and values

How many coins can I add to my collection?

The free plan includes a collection to get started; Premium allows bigger collections. For each coin you can note the purchase price and your own notes.

Can I import or export my collection?

Yes, every collection can be exported to CSV, and you can download all your data (GDPR export) in the app. For importing an existing collection from a spreadsheet or another app, email support@aicoincollector.com and we will help.

How are coin values calculated?

The app shows the catalogue price per condition (VG to UNC) from the Numista catalogue, in euros. That is a reference value, not a sale price or an offer: what a buyer pays depends on condition, demand and where you sell. Rarity comes from the mintage of that coin in that year.

Can I keep my collections private?

Yes. Collections are private to your account.

Marketplace

Is the marketplace open?

No. Buying, selling and trading between collectors is not in the app, and there is no date for it yet.

Community and gamification

How do I connect with other collectors?

Post a find with a photo, ask for a second opinion, like and comment, and follow other collectors. You get a notification when someone likes, comments or follows. You can also report or block other users.

How do XP and levels work?

You earn XP for scanning and taking part, unlock 15 achievements, keep a daily streak and climb the leaderboards with challenges.

Privacy and security

How is my personal data protected?

Traffic is encrypted in transit and data is encrypted at rest. We do not sell personal data. The privacy policy lists exactly what we collect, why, and which providers process it.

What happens to my data if I delete my account?

You can delete your account in the app or through the account deletion page. After a 30-day recovery window your personal data is permanently deleted or irreversibly anonymised, except invoices we must keep by law.

Is payment information secure?

We never store full card numbers. Subscriptions are processed by Google Play or Stripe; we only receive what we need to manage your subscription.

Subscriptions

What do the paid plans include?

Premium adds more scans, bigger collections and value history, and you can try it free first. Google Play shows the price for your country before you pay.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Cancel in Google Play under Payments and subscriptions. Paid features stay active until the end of the billing period, then your account returns to the free plan.

Technical help

Why is recognition not working?

Check your internet connection and lighting, try a different angle, clean the camera lens, update to the latest app version and restart the app. Still stuck? Email support@aicoincollector.com with an example photo.

My collection looks different on another phone

Make sure you are signed in to the same account on both devices, check your connection, and try signing out and back in.

The app is slow or crashes

Restart the app, update to the latest version, restart your device or reinstall the app. If it keeps happening, email support@aicoincollector.com with your device model.

Still have questions?

Email support@aicoincollector.com or visit support. Or join the list and hear when the app is in Google Play.