CHANEL Official Serial Number Guide. How to Read a Serial Code. (2024)

Authentic Chanel handbags from the mid 1980s on come with authenticity cards embossed with a serial number (pictured on right). The serial number matches the serial number appearing on a sticker placed somewhere within the handbag’s interior lining. The serial number sticker has Chanel logos and was protected by a clear tape with hologram security feature from approximately 2000-on. The sticker, Chanel logo, and hologram design varied with the manufacturing date (see chart below).

Note that over time, serial number stickers may become detached from handbags. Authentication cards also often become lost. Therefore, Chanel handbags missing these items may still be authentic.


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Serial Number

Year Manufactured

Style of Numbers

Style of Serial Number Sticker

Picture of Serial Number Sticker

25XXXXXX

2018-UP

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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24XXXXXX

2017-2018

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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23XXXXXX

2017

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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22XXXXXX

2016-2017

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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21XXXXXX

2015 to 2016

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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20XXXXXX

2014 to 2015

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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19XXXXXX

2014

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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18XXXXXX

2013 to 2014

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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17XXXXXX

2012 to 2013

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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16XXXXXX

2012

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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15XXXXXX

2011

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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14XXXXXX

2010 to 2011

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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13XXXXXX

2009 to 2010

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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12XXXXXX

2008 to 2009

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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11XXXXXX

2006 to 2008

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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10XXXXXX

2005 to 2006

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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9XXXXXX

2004 to 2005

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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8XXXXXX

2003 to 2004

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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7XXXXXX

2002 to 2003

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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6XXXXXX

2000 to 2002

0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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5XXXXXX

1997 to 1999

0's have strikethroughs up to 51XXXXX. 0's have no strikethroughs

from 52XXXXX to 56XXXXX. 0's have strikethroughs from 57XXXXX on. 1's have small serifs (feet) from 57XXXXX on.

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos from 57XXXXX on."X" cut-lines prevent sticker from being removed without damage. "CHANEL" appears on rightright side of the sticker. Dark line appears on left side of sticker. Gold speckles appear throughout sticker.

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4XXXXXX

1996 to 1997

0's have strikethroughs. 1's are sans-serifs (no feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos. Opaque film covers sticker.

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3XXXXXX

1994 to 1996

0's have strikethroughs. 1's are sans-serifs (no feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos. Opaque film covers sticker.

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2XXXXXX

1991 to 1994

0's have no strikethroughs up to 27XXXXXX. 1's have serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos. Opaque film covers sticker.

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1XXXXXX

1989 to 1991

0's have no strikethroughs. 1's have serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos and left-sided cutout. Opaque film covers sticker.

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0XXXXXX

1986 to 1988

0's have no strikethroughs. 1's have serifs (feet).

Seven digit serial number printed on white sticker with Chanel logos and left-sided cutout. Opaque film covers sticker. Note that early serial numbers (starting with a 1 or 2) did not have a leading "0". Therefore, these were six-digit serial numbers. Also, the sticker was larger than the stickers produced later in the series.

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FAQs

CHANEL Official Serial Number Guide. How to Read a Serial Code.? ›

For 8 digit serial numbers, the year is determined by the first two digits (i.e. 24XXXXXX corresponds to late 2017-early 2018). If your bag has a 7 digit serial number, the year of production is determined by the first digit (i.e. 6XXXXXX corresponds to 2000-2002.)

How do I know what Chanel series I have? ›

How to read Chanel's serial numbers. Each Chanel-manufactured handbag came with its own unique serial number, which came embossed on each authenticity card issued with the product when purchased, and printed on a sticker attached somewhere on the handbag's inner lining.

How many digits is Chanel serial number? ›

Gold speckles appear throughout sticker. 0's have strikethroughs. 1's have small serifs (feet). Eight digit serial number printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos.

What does a real Chanel serial number look like? ›

Between 2005 to the present day Chanel have adopted an eight-digit serial number. This is printed on white sticker covered with clear tape with two Chanel logos. "CHANEL" is printed on right hand side of the sticker and a dark line is printed along the left side of sticker. The sticker is flecked with gold speckles.

How do you read a Chanel microchip number? ›

For bags, the metal plate is attached to the handbag's interior, whereas for Wallet on Chains, the metal plate can be found inside the zip pocket. The metal plate hardware matches the rest of the bag's hardware and features the classic CC logo engraved with an 8-digit serial code underneath.

How do you read Chanel season code? ›

The letters correlate to the season:
  1. C = Cruise.
  2. P = Printemp (Spring Act 1)
  3. S = Summer (Spring Act 2)
  4. A = Autumn (Pre-Fall)
  5. B = Fall/Winter Act 1.
  6. K = Fall/Winter Act 2.
Dec 6, 2018

Does Chanel serial number have letters? ›

Chanel's new metal plates start with a letter, followed by a series of numbers and letters. Like the numbers on the stickers previously used, these figures are totally unique to the item, so they cannot be repeated.

What year did Chanel stop using 24k gold? ›

In late 2008, Chanel pivoted from 24k gold hardware to gold-toned hardware, subtly differentiating vintage and modern pieces. Lagerfeld was a master of branding and quickly modernized the luxury fashion house, as evidenced through his transformation of the interlocking “CC” design.

Do fake designer bags have serial numbers? ›

In some cases, designers also include authenticity labels on the outside of the bag. Chanel actually comes with a physical card separate of the bag, which has a 6-number serial code. Some fake bags may have authenticity tags, but the text will be in a different font and size than the original.

What does the serial number start with 31 on Chanel? ›

The first digits of the Chanel serial number indicate the year of manufacturing, starting from 0 (from 1986 to 1988) to 31 (crafted in 2021). Modern codes have 8 digits, until 2005 there were 7-digit combinations.

Do Chanel flats have serial numbers? ›

Look for a serial number on your Chanel shoes that is stamped in the same color as the insole brand stamp. The style stamp may be omitted from strappy shoes where there is no room for stamp.

How many digits is a microchip number? ›

Your dog's microchip number should usually be between 9 and 15 digits long and it might contain a combination of letters and numbers.

How many numbers should a microchip have? ›

The only piece of information that that a microchip contains is a unique 9, 10, or 15-digit number (think of it as your pet's social security number). In order for the microchip to work, it must be registered in an online registry like the Found Animals Microchip Registry.

How do you authenticate Chanel parfum? ›

Yet the packaging will tell you if it's counterfeit. The bottom of fake Chanel Coco mademoiselle Eau de parfum also have irregular glass border and stamp printing. Contrastingly the borders and printing quality of the original Coco Mademoiselle perfume bottle has the finest quality.

Does Chanel jewelry have serial numbers? ›

Chanel's fine jewelry can be authenticated by a signature identical to that on the costume jewelry, as well as two other markings. Each piece is also etched with the karat purity of the metal and a unique serial number.

How to read Chanel Hallmark? ›

The two digits sat on either side of the interlocking CC logo, for example '2 cc 9' would indicate season 29. 'Made in France' was displayed at the bottom of each plaque with 'CHANEL' at the top accompanied by the copyright and registered symbols.

What does C mean in Chanel? ›

You may have noticed a lot of the Chanel sandals you see second hand are marked C. This refers to them being wide. The "C" Chanels are comparable width to any normal sandal.

What does Chanel 21P mean? ›

Now, you know that the Chanel color code caramel 21P means the specific shade from the spring of 2021.

When did Chanel microchip start? ›

The microchip codes came about in 2021 in Chanel bags and within the products of other large luxury designer brands, as a new and innovative response to fake products upsetting the marketplace.

What does Chanel GHW mean? ›

The most common types of hardware found on Chanel's bags are shiny gold hardware, shiny silver hardware and Ruthenium. These are often referred to as GHW, SHW and RHW, respectively. MHW refers to bags with mixed hardware, meaning a combination of GHW, SHW, and MHW.

How many seasons does Chanel have? ›

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Is Chanel cheaper in Paris? ›

Fortunately, both brands have stores in Paris, France – and yes, Chanel and Louis Vuitton bags are much cheaper there than they are in the US. That's because of the VAT (Value Added Tax) refund that you can get when you shop in Paris.

What is considered vintage for Chanel? ›

Shop pre-loved Chanel handbags:

Anything 20 years old or more is officially classed as vintage, so bags made from 2000 onwards tend be tagged as pre-loved instead.

Can you legally sell fake designer bags? ›

In the United States, selling fake bags is illegal under the federal trademark law, also known as the Lanham Act. Counterfeiting handbags also violates the Stop Counterfeiting in Manufactured Goods Act, which Congress passed in 2006.

Is it a crime to sell fake designer bags? ›

In the U.S., it's illegal for a person to sell counterfeit merchandise. Both state and federal laws prohibit this type of conduct. If you knowingly sell or intend to sell a fake item, you could be sentenced to years in prison and/or be ordered to pay steep fines.

Is it illegal to own fake luxury bags? ›

It is illegal to purchase counterfeit goods. Bringing them into the United States may result in civil or criminal penalties and purchasing counterfeit goods often supports criminal activities, such as forced labor or human trafficking.

How do I protect my Chanel serial number? ›

It can be adhere to fabric or leather lining directly or on a piece of rectangular leather tab which is attached to the lining. The serial number is either or not protected with a piece of glittered transparent film, depending on the year of production.

What does rev mean Chanel? ›

That is a new tag Chanel make REV means revolve. Classic bag that always repeat or another word timeless classic.

Do Chanel flats stretch out? ›

They do stretch a bit, though, so if you are between sizes, you may want to consider going down a half size. You also need to consider the materials that the shoes are made of. The lambskin are the ones that I find to stretch and be extremely comfortable.

Do Chanel shoes run narrow? ›

Sizing: These run small; I'd recommend sizing up 1/2 a size from your typical European size. I get them in a 39.5 and as a reminder, I typically wear a US 8.5 and a European 39. Also, in my experience, the patent and quilted styles run a bit more narrow than regular leather styles.

What is a 9 digit microchip number? ›

The Avid FriendChip provides permanent, unique identification for companion animals, livestock and wildlife. The 9-digit encrypted Avid ID encoding enforces unique microchip code and deters identity fraud. The Avid FriendChip is not affected by X-rays or MRI and will outlast the life expectancy of most pets.

What does a microchip number look like? ›

Enter the MicroChip number to get started:

15 digit number = e.g. 977200000000000. 10 digit number - e.g. 111111112A. 9/13 digit number - e.g. AVID*012*345*378.

How do you read a microchip? ›

Each microchip contains a registration number and the phone number of the registry for the particular brand of chip. A handheld scanner reads the radio frequency of the chip and displays this information. An animal shelter or vet clinic that finds your pet can contact the registry to get your name and phone number.

What info do you put on a microchip? ›

What Is Stored In a Pet's Microchip?
  1. The owner's name.
  2. Their home address.
  3. The owner's contact details, including home telephone number, mobile number and email address.
  4. The license number of the breeder.
  5. The local authority where the breeder was licensed.
  6. Your pet's identification number.
Aug 2, 2021

Can you track a microchip number? ›

You cannot GPS track your pet with a microchip. Pet microchips are used to identify your pets when scanned at a pet shelter or vet so they can be reunited with their owners. You will need to purchase an additional GPS tracking product to track your pets.

What is a microchip barcode? ›

So, what is a dog microchip? This rice-sized electronic device is a radio-frequency identification transponder, according to the American Kennel Club. In other words, each microchip has a “barcode” that veterinarians and animal shelter employees can scan to retrieve the dog's unique identification number.

What is the most common microchip? ›

To identify the microchip number, the scanner reads the radio frequency of the chip. The most common frequencies are 125-kHz and 134.2-kHz.

What is the rule for microchips? ›

Moore's Law states that the number of transistors on a microchip doubles every two years. The law claims that we can expect the speed and capability of our computers to increase every two years because of this, yet we will pay less for them.

How much is the most expensive microchip? ›

The most expensive chip on the list is its premium server chip, the 3.33-GHz Xeon, at $3,692 each. The world's largest chip maker is able to keep costs low by using the latest production technology.

What is series in Chanel bag? ›

Used as a benchmark of authenticity, these serial numbers are attached to the interiors of Chanel pieces and indicate when a piece was manufactured. Each of these numbers is unique to the bag in which it's found, and no number is repeated.

What year is Chanel 25 series? ›

Chanel 25 series items were manufactured from 2018 to early 2019. It was a typical Chanel sticker with a dark line on the left, a CHANEL line on the right, centered 'X'-cut lines and gold speckles all over the serial.

How do I read my Chanel clothing label? ›

To read a Chanel clothing label, look beneath the Chanel logo tag. There you will see another label with the style number, size and year it was created. If the style number starts with an A, it was from an Autumn collection. P stands for Printemps, which is spring, and C means that item is part of the cruise line.

Do all Chanel shoes have a serial number? ›

No, not all Chanel espadrilles have serial numbers, however, most Chanel shoes will have the style number printed on the inside of the shoe for verification of authenticity.

What is considered vintage on Chanel bags? ›

Shop pre-loved Chanel handbags:

Anything 20 years old or more is officially classed as vintage, so bags made from 2000 onwards tend be tagged as pre-loved instead.

How do I know my Chanel bag is authentic? ›

Inside every Chanel bag, a brand stamp is embossed directly onto the lining or an attached leather patch. The brand stamp should be the same color as the bag's hardware; a bag with gold hardware should have a gold brand stamp, and a bag with silver hardware should have a silver brand stamp.

Which Chanel bag is considered classic? ›

Chanel Classic Double Flap Bag

Number 1 on the list should come to no surprise, it is the Chanel Double Flap Bag. This bag has the highest resale value of the Chanel bags, it has been an icon since it was released in 1983 by Karl Lagerfeld.

Do Chanel serial numbers have letters? ›

Chanel's new metal plates start with a letter, followed by a series of numbers and letters. Like the numbers on the stickers previously used, these figures are totally unique to the item, so they cannot be repeated.

Do new Chanel bags have serial numbers? ›

Chanel started using date codes in 1984. Since then, every bag comes with a sticker containing a serial number as well as a corresponding authenticity card. Date code stickers can usually be found on the inside lining and will vary depending on the year the bag was made.

Are all Chanel bags stamped? ›

Every Chanel bag has the brand stamped onto the lining. Sometimes the brand name Chanel is stamped on an attached pouch of the same leather. The color of the brand stamp should perfectly match the color of your bag's hardware.

What are the symbols of Chanel? ›

The Chanel logo was designed by Coco Chanel in 1925. It's composed of two bold interlaced “C”s that mirror each other. The simple, strong shapes of the letters evoke the authoritative elegance of simplicity based on Coco's philosophy of “less is more.”

What does C mean in Chanel shoes? ›

You may have noticed a lot of the Chanel sandals you see second hand are marked C. This refers to them being wide. The "C" Chanels are comparable width to any normal sandal.

What is the serial number on shoes? ›

The model number (or SKU) of a shoe can be found on a label located on the inside of the shoe tongue. RN stands for registered identification number. It is a number assigned by the FTC to US businesses that manufacture, import, distribute or sell products covered by the textile, wool and fur Acts.

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