Picave
Australian Banknote Scanner
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Picave (the Latin name for magpie) is the dedicated companion app for banknote collectors. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just starting out, Picave gives you the tools to identify, grade, and value your notes, and notify other collectors looking for the same ones.
INSTANT SERIAL IDENTIFICATION
Simply scan or enter a serial number and Picave identifies the exact note - denomination, year of issue, signature combination, and print details.
FANCY SERIAL DETECTION
Picave automatically analyses every serial number for collectible patterns including:
• Radar (palindrome) serials
• Solid serials (all same digit)
• Ladder serials (ascending or descending)
• Repeater serials
• Low serial numbers
• Star notes and first/last prefix issues
CONDITION GRADING GUIDE
Follow the step-by-step grading guide to accurately assess your notes condition from Poor through to Uncirculated. Consistent grading makes buying and selling simpler for everyone.
EBAY VALUATION DATA
See recent eBay sold prices for notes matching your denomination, condition, and special features. Valuations are based on real sales from the last 90 days so you always have current market data.
COMMUNITY WISHLIST MATCHING
Add notes you're looking for to your wishlist. When another collector scans a note that matches your criteria, you'll receive an instant push notification. Never miss a serial you're after again.
COLLECTION MANAGEMENT (PRO)
Track your entire collection with grade, denomination, serial number, and valuation data. Your collection syncs securely across devices so it's always up to date.
PRO SUBSCRIPTION
Picave Pro unlocks:
• Unlimited collection tracking
• eBay valuation data
• Community sale price logging
Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings at any time.
Picave is built specifically for Australian, New Zealand, Canadian, British, American and Euro banknotes, covering all polymer and paper issues across all denominations.
Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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• Scanning reads the whole note: the denomination is picked up automatically and every serial is checked twice before it is used, including early polymer notes
• Runs: track consecutive serials in your collection (Pro)
• Wishlist: Digit Match fixed, a badge shows new matches, and a found note can be graded before collectors are told
• More reliable wishlist match notifications
• New Zealand catalogue updated to the Reserve Bank's June 2024 figures, plus UK catalogue corrections
The developer, Scott Jennings, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- User Content
- Identifiers
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Scott Jennings
- Size
- 111.6 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Picave Pro Monthly $2.99
- Picave Pro Annual $24.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Potent Innovations