README.md

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license: cc-by-4.0
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# Indian Currency Recognition Dataset

## Overview

The **Indian Currency Recognition Dataset** is a publicly available dataset designed for researchers and developers working on **currency classification**, **currency recognition**, and **counterfeit currency detection** using computer vision and deep learning.

The dataset contains high-resolution images of multiple Indian currency denominations captured under real-world conditions. It includes both old and new currency notes and has been augmented to improve model generalization.

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## Dataset Information

| Attribute | Details |
|----------|---------|
| Dataset Name | Indian Currency Dataset |
| Version | 1 |
| Published | 28 August 2020 |
| DOI | 10.17632/48ympv8jjf.1 |
| License | CC BY 4.0 |
| Total Original Images | 4,657 |
| Total Augmented Images | 11,657 |
| Image Format | JPEG |
| Camera Used | Moto X Play (21 MP) |

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## Supported Currency Denominations

The dataset contains images of the following Indian currency notes:

- ₹10 (Old & New)
- ₹20 (Old)
- ₹50 (Old & New)
- ₹100 (Old & New)
- ₹200
- ₹500
- ₹2000

Dataset folders:

```
Rs.10/
Rs.20/
Rs.50/
Rs.100/
Rs.200/
Rs.500/
Rs.2000/
```

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## Image Specifications

Landscape Images

- Resolution: **5344 × 3006**

Portrait Images

- Resolution: **3006 × 5344**

All images were captured using a **Moto X Play smartphone equipped with a 21 MP camera**.

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## Data Augmentation

To increase dataset diversity and improve deep learning performance, the following augmentation techniques were applied:

- Zoom
- Rotation (90°)
- Rotation (270°)
- Tilt
- Distortion
- Horizontal Flip

After augmentation, the dataset size increased from **4,657** images to **11,657** images.

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## Applications

This dataset can be used for:

- Indian Currency Recognition
- Currency Classification
- Deep Learning Research
- Computer Vision Projects
- Assistive Technology for Visually Impaired Individuals
- Counterfeit Currency Detection
- Mobile Currency Recognition Applications

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## Dataset Structure

```
Indian-Currency-Dataset/
│
├── Rs.10/
├── Rs.20/
├── Rs.50/
├── Rs.100/
├── Rs.200/
├── Rs.500/
├── Rs.2000/
└── README.md
```

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## Source

This dataset was developed as part of the project:

**"Coinnet: Platform-independent Application to Recognize Indian Currency Notes Using Deep Learning Techniques."**

The work was carried out during a sabbatical at **Bennett University** with support from **SR University (formerly SR Engineering College), Warangal**.

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## Citation

If you use this dataset in your research or project, please cite:

```bibtex
@dataset{veeramsetty2020indiancurrency,
  author = {Venkataramana Veeramsetty and Gaurav Singal and Tapas Badal},
  title = {Indian Currency Dataset},
  year = {2020},
  publisher = {Mendeley Data},
  version = {V1},
  doi = {10.17632/48ympv8jjf.1}
}
```

Citation:

> Veeramsetty, V., Singal, G., & Badal, T. (2020). *Indian Currency Dataset* (Version 1). Mendeley Data. https://doi.org/10.17632/48ympv8jjf.1

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## Related Resources

- GitHub Repository: https://github.com/10zinten/Indian-Currency-Recognition
- Research Paper: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11042-020-09031-0

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## License

This dataset is distributed under the **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)** License.

You are free to:

- Share
- Adapt
- Build upon the dataset

provided appropriate credit is given to the original authors.

For more information, visit:

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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## Acknowledgements

Special thanks to:

- Venkataramana Veeramsetty
- Gaurav Singal
- Tapas Badal

for collecting and publishing this dataset for the research community.