Coin collecting guides
Practical guides for scanning, identifying, organizing, and mapping coins—whether you collect travel souvenirs or build a world set. Each guide includes tips and how CoinMap helps on iOS and web.
Last updated: 2026-05-26
Coin Scanner App
A coin scanner app uses your iPhone camera to detect a coin's country, denomination, year, and key details automatically. CoinMap scans coins in seconds on iOS, then saves results to your collection and world map.
Coin Identifier
A coin identifier analyzes a photo of a coin and returns structured details—country, denomination, year, metal, mint mark, and grade estimates. CoinMap identifies coins from camera input on iOS, then saves the result to your collection.
Coin Collection App
A coin collection app stores photos, identification details, and organization metadata for each coin in one digital catalog. CoinMap lets collectors scan or add coins, keep front and back images, browse by country, and visualize coverage on a world map.
World CoinMap
A world coin map shows which countries your collected coins come from on an interactive globe or map view. CoinMap automatically places saved coins by country so you can see coverage, discover missing regions, and track collection progress visually.
Collect Coins While Traveling
Travel coin collecting means saving leftover change from trips as affordable, durable souvenirs. CoinMap lets travelers scan coins on the spot with iPhone, identify them with AI, and add each country to a personal world map.
Start Collecting Coins
Start collecting coins by saving affordable coins you already have—travel leftovers, gifts, or small purchases—then identify and catalog each piece. CoinMap helps beginners scan coins, learn what they own, and track countries on a world map without expert knowledge.
Paper Money vs Coin Collecting
Paper money collecting (notaphily) focuses on banknotes—design, serial numbers, issuers, and security features—while coin collecting focuses on metal currency, mint marks, grades, and denominations. CoinMap is built for coins: scan them, catalog digitally, and map countries on a world map.
Coin Grades & Metals
Coin grades describe condition—from heavily worn to mint state—while metal composition (copper, nickel, silver, gold, and alloys) defines what a coin is made of. CoinMap highlights grade estimates, mint marks, and metal details when you scan a coin, helping collectors catalog and learn faster.