Authors : Dr. A. Ravi; Alapaty Sathvika Reddy

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 8 - August

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8318827

Abstract : Counterfeiting, the act of producing fake versions of authentic currency, poses a significant threat to the integrity of a nation's economy. The Indian government, steadfast in its commitment to maintaining the sanctity of its currency, strictly prohibits counterfeit money. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holds exclusive authority over the production of currency, ensuring its legitimacy. Nevertheless, counterfeit banknotes infiltrate the market annually, necessitating vigilant measures by the RBI. Technological advancements in printing and scanning have, unfortunately, exacerbated the counterfeiting predicament, further underscoring the urgency to address this issue. This study delves into the adverse impact of counterfeit currency on India's economy and the erosion of real money's value. The imperative to identify and thwart fraudulent currency becomes paramount in this context. While prior approaches have leaned on hardware and image processing techniques, their effectiveness has waned, demanding a more robust solution.To address this pressing concern, we propose the utilization of the Xception Architecture for the Identification of Fake Indian Currency. Our methodology leverages this deep learning architecture to analyze currency images, enabling the identification of counterfeit money. The model is trained on extensive datasets comprising 2000- and 500-rupee notes, facilitating the learning of distinctive features associated with authentic currency. Once trained, the model exhibits real-time capabilities to identify counterfeit notes, a critical advancement over existing methods.The evolution of color printing technology has exponentially amplified the prevalence of counterfeit banknotes. While digital transactions are on the rise, the use of paper currency persists due to its reliability and ease of use. Regrettably, the advent of modern technology has also enabled malicious actors to produce counterfeit notes with alarming precision. Consequently, the proliferation of counterfeit currency undermines financial stability and poses a challenge to nations like India, grappling with issues of corruption and illicit funds. In response to this growing concern, our research advocates a deep learning-based framework to discern genuine Indian currency from counterfeit counterparts. Leveraging tools like the Spyder platform, our approach contributes to the fight against counterfeit currency by accurately classifying notes as real or fake. By presenting an innovative strategy that amalgamates advanced technology and deep learning, we aim to fortify India's efforts to safeguard its currency's integrity and preserve its economic stability.

Keywords : Counterfeit Currency, Currency recognition, Financial security, Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), Xception architecture, Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN).