Major home electronics maker Sonic Denki launched 'CoinSense Pro' in May 2026, a consumer-grade AI coin scanner specialized for Japanese old coin authentication. It pairs with a smartphone to deliver authenticity judgment, market price lookup, and rarity scoring in seconds. Shipping over 50,000 units in its first month, the product is expected to significantly expand the hobbyist collector base.
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May 2026: Major Home Appliance Maker Launches Consumer Coin Scanner — AI Smart Device Enables Personal Authentication at Home
Source: ittendou編集部|Published: May 24, 202611d ago
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One of Japan's most established numismatic dealers. The scale and variety of their regular auctions is among the largest in the country. Their catalogs are considered a benchmark for market pricing.
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