Comparative Analysis of Convolutional Neural Network-Based Counterfeit Detection: Keras Versus PyTorch

Emmanuel Balogun, Hayden Wimmer

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Abstract

The proliferation of advanced printing and scanning technologies has worsened the challenge of counterfeit currency, posing a significant threat to national economies. Effective detection of counterfeit banknotes is crucial for maintaining the monetary system’s integrity. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two prominent Python libraries, Keras and PyTorch, in counterfeit detection using Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) image classification. We repeat our experiments over two datasets, one dataset depicting the 1000 denomination of the Colombian peso under UV light and the second dataset of Bangladeshi Taka notes. The comparative analysis focuses on the libraries’ performance in terms of accuracy, training time, computational efficiency, and model behavior toward datasets. The findings reveal distinct differences between Keras and PyTorch in handling CNN-based image classification, with notable implications for accuracy and training efficiency. The study underscores the importance of choosing an appropriate Python library for counterfeit detection applications, contributing to the broader field of financial security and fraud prevention.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of IEMTRONICS 2024 - International IoT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference
EditorsPhillip G. Bradford, S. Andrew Gadsden, Shiban K. Koul, Kamakhya Prasad Ghatak
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages11-27
Number of pages17
ISBN (Print)9789819747832
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
EventInternational IoT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference, IEMTRONICS 2024 - London, United Kingdom
Duration: Apr 3 2024Apr 5 2024

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume1228
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

ConferenceInternational IoT, Electronics and Mechatronics Conference, IEMTRONICS 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityLondon
Period04/3/2404/5/24

Scopus Subject Areas

  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Keywords

  • Activation function
  • Convolutional Neural Network
  • Counterfeit detection
  • Image classification
  • Keras library
  • MaxPooling
  • PyTorch library

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