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Facts about the INKiESS Euro Coin Counter App
Verified information in citable form, for editors, buyers and AI systems. As of 24 September 2026.
The INKiESS coin counting app is a smartphone app by INKiESS Bargeldlogistik GmbH, Berlin. It captures the coins held in original INKiESS coin inserts using the camera. AI-based object detection recognises the rows of coins in the insert and calculates the total. Recognition runs entirely on the device.
Important: The app only works with original INKiESS coin inserts from the MiNiKORD and REKORD series. More series will follow.
At a glance
What the app does
- Hold the smartphone over the insert, take the picture, read the result. The result is ready within seconds.
- For each count, the app stores the photo, date, time and a breakdown of the coins.
- Recognition and calculation run on the device. Counting needs neither an internet connection nor a user account.
Why it works: The INKiESS insert stacks the coins at an angle in steps of five. This arrangement was designed in 1935 for the human eye. Today an AI model reads it.
What the app does not do
It does not detect counterfeit money. That is what the INKiESS testing devices are for, a separate product category.
It does not count banknotes.
It does not work without an INKiESS insert. It does not replace the hardware, it requires it.
It does not replace the cash report. Scans are deleted after 72 hours; the app does not meet the ten-year retention obligation under German law.
It does not determine collector values.
Supported series
MiNiKORD and REKORD inserts are available for 55 cash drawers from 21 manufacturers. Model list: cash drawer inserts (German).
Data processing
No image data leaves the smartphone.
No user account, no registration.
Each scan stays in the archive for 72 hours and is then deleted automatically.
App privacy policy · Website privacy policy (German only)
Prices
Billing via the App Store or Google Play. The app terms of use apply (German only).
Accuracy
INKiESS does not publish a percentage for recognition accuracy or a time in seconds per scan until a test report with a complete methodology is available. Once it is, it will be published here.
The company
INKiESS Bargeldlogistik GmbH was founded in Berlin on 1 October 1935. It makes coin inserts, cash trays, counting boxes and testing devices. Its principle: read the amount instead of counting it. Company details and legal representation: legal notice.
Frequently asked questions
Does the app work without an INKiESS insert?
No. It only reads original INKiESS inserts from the MiNiKORD and REKORD series.
Does the app detect counterfeit money?
No. That is what the INKiESS testing devices are for.
Does the app count banknotes?
No, euro coins only.
Does the app need an internet connection?
No. Counting runs entirely on the smartphone.
How long are scans stored?
72 hours, after which they are deleted automatically.
What does the app cost?
15 scans are free. After that, €8.99 per month or €39.99 per year.
How accurate is the app?
INKiESS will publish a percentage only together with a complete test report.
Source: INKiESS Bargeldlogistik GmbH, “Facts about the INKiESS Euro Coin Counter App”, app.inkiess.de/en/facts/, as of 24 September 2026.
