Do you have a Chanel bag and want to know what year it is?
Each authentic Chanel bag has a hologram sticker with a serial number that reveals its year of production:
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Serial numbers |
Year |
Typography |
the hologram |
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32 XXXXXX |
2022 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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31XXXXXX |
2021 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout the surface. |
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30 XXXXXX |
2020 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout the surface. |
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29 XXXXXX |
2019 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout the surface. |
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28 XXXXXX |
2019 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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27 XXXXXX |
2019 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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26 XXXXXX |
2018-2019 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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25XXXXXX |
2018 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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24XXXXXX |
2017 - 2018 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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23XXXXXX |
2016 - 2017 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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22XXXXXX |
2016 - 2017 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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21XXXXXX |
2015 - 2016 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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20XXXXXX |
2014 - 2015 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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19XXXXXX |
2014 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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18XXXXXX |
2013 - 2014 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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17XXXXXX |
2012 - 2013 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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16XXXXXX |
2012 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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15XXXXXX |
2011 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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14XXXXXX |
2010 - 2011 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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13XXXXXX |
2009 - 2010 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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12XXXXXX |
2008 - 2009 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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11XXXXXX |
2006 - 2008 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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10XXXXXX |
2005 - 2006 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Eight-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the sticker. A dark line is visible on the left side, and small gold glitter is scattered throughout. |
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9XXXXXX |
2004 - 2005 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the label . A dark line is visible on the left side, and gold particles are scattered throughout the sticker . |
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8XXXXXX |
2003 - 2004 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the label. A dark line is visible on the left side, and gold particles are scattered throughout the sticker. |
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7XXXXXX |
2002 - 2003 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the label. A dark line is visible on the left side, and gold particles are scattered throughout the sticker. |
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6 XXXXXX |
2000 - 2002 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar. The numbers "1" have slight serifs at their base. |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker, covered with a transparent film featuring two Chanel logos. "X"-shaped cutouts prevent the sticker from being removed without damaging it. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the label. A dark line is visible on the left side, and gold particles are scattered throughout the sticker. |
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5 XXXXXX |
1997 - 1999 |
Up to 51XXXXX: The 0s are crossed out (with a horizontal line). From 52XXXXX to 56XXXXX The 0s are no longer crossed out. From 57XXXXX The 0s become crossed out again. The 1s appear with small serifs (or typographic “feet”). |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white label, covered with a transparent plastic film. From number 57XXXXX, two Chanel logos are visible on the label. "X" shaped cutouts prevent removal without damaging the label. The word "CHANEL" appears on the right side of the label. A dark line is visible on the left side. Gold glitter is scattered throughout the label. |
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4 XXXXXX |
1996 - 1997 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar The numbers " 1 » are sans serifs (without "feet"). |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker with several small gold Chanel logos . An opaque film covers the sticker. |
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3 XXXXXX |
1994 - 1996 |
The numbers "0" have a diagonal bar The numbers "1" are sans serif (without "feet"). |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker with several small gold Chanel logos. An opaque film covers the sticker. |
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2 XXXXXX |
1991 - 1994 |
The numbers "0" do not have a through bar until number 27XXXXXX. The numbers "1" have serifs (little feet). |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white sticker with several small gold Chanel logos. An opaque film covers the sticker. |
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1 XXXXXX |
1989 - 1991 |
The numbers 0 are not crossed out . The numbers 1 have serifs ( small feet). |
Seven -digit serial number printed on a transparent sticker under the numbers and white around with Chanel logo except on the left side . An opaque film covers the sticker . |
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0 XXXXXX |
1986 - 1988 |
The numbers 0 are not crossed out. The numbers 1 have serifs (small feet). |
Seven-digit serial number printed on a white label bearing the Chanel logos, with a cutout on the left side. The label is covered with an opaque film. Note that early serial numbers (starting with a 1 or 2) did not have a leading zero. They were therefore six digits long. Furthermore, these early labels were larger than those produced later. |
