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Chanel Serial Code Calculator / Authenticator

Are you curious about how to read a Chanel date code (also known as an authenticity code or serial code)? Use this tool to learn when your bag was made and how to authenticate the serial sticker!

Notice: When buying bags on the pre-loved market, make sure the details provided by the seller match the details of the product code, and that the sticker on the bag matches the authentication card. Product code validation is only one of many methods you should use to determine authentication, and does not on its own validate a handbag. Seek the opinion of a professional when in doubt. This site does not guarantee accuracy of results.

The calculator was last updated January 2021.

Product Code:

Chanel serial codes are less user-friendly to read than a brand like Louis Vuitton . While we can’t specify factory location and week of manufacturing, here is a general overview guide of when your bag was produced based on the serial code:

Product Years by Series

The first few numbers in the serial code represent a series, and a season when the bag was created.

For additional characteristics, enter you bag’s date code (or one of the entries below) in the above calculator. The results will display other items to look out for, such as holographic marks on the sticks, and additional authenticity features.

2020 : 30XXXXXX
2019 : 27XXXXXX, 28XXXXXX, 29XXXXXX
2018-2019 : 26XXXXXX
2018 : 25XXXXXX
2017-2018 : 24XXXXXX
2017 : 23XXXXXX
2016-2017 : 22XXXXXX
2015-2016 : 21XXXXXX
2014-2015 : 20XXXXXX
2014 : 19XXXXXX
2013-2014 : 18XXXXXX
2012-2013 : 17XXXXXX
2012 : 16XXXXXX
2011 : 15XXXXXX
2010-2011 : 14XXXXXX
2009-2010 : 13XXXXXX
2008-2009 : 12XXXXXX
2006-2008 : 11XXXXXX
2005-2006 : 10XXXXXX
2004-2005 : 9XXXXXX
2003-2004 : 8XXXXXX
2002-2003 : 7XXXXXX
2000-2002 : 6XXXXXX
1997-1999 : 5XXXXXX
1996-1997 : 4XXXXXX
1994-1996 : 3XXXXXX
1991-1994 : 2XXXXXX
1989-1991 : 1XXXXXX
1986-1988 : 0XXXXXX

Learn more about Chanel’s history with this great book.

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