It is hard to copy a Chanel bag, but nowadays the fake bag makers are getting it closer and closer to the real bag with the latest technique. So normal people might easily get fooled by the copy bags if they do not equip themselves with the knowledge to authenticate a Chanel bag.

There are many ways to identify if a Chanel bag is authentic or a copy. Serial Code (or Date Code/ Authenticity Code) Stickers would be one of the most reliable and difficult-to-copy part to check. If you are considering to buy a pre-loved Chanel bag or you already have one. Make sure you check the code on the sticker with the table below.

First 1 or 2 digits of the Serial Code (manufacture year) Features of  Sticker Example
31(2021)
30(2020)
29(2019)
28(2019)
27(2019)
26(2018-2019)
25(2018)
24(2017-2018)
23(2017)
22(2016-2017)
21(2015-2016)		 20(2014-2015)
19(2014)
18(2013-2014)
17(2012-2013)
16(2012)
15(2011)
14(2010-2011)
13(2009-2010)
12(2008-2009)
11(2006-2008)
10(2005-2006)		 1. Eight digit number

2. White sticker covered with transparent tape with 2 Chanel symbols .

3. "X" cut-lines making sure stickers not being removed without damage.

4. "CHANEL" on right side of the sticker.

5. Dark line on left side of sticker.

6. Covered with gold speckles

7. 0 should have a strike like  and 1 should have foot like 
9 (2004-2005)
8(2003-2004)
7(2002-2003)
6(2000-2002)		 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with transparent tape with 2 Chanel symbols .

3. "X" cut-lines making sure stickers not being removed without damage.

4. "CHANEL" on right side of the sticker.

5. Dark line on left side of sticker.

6. Covered with gold speckles

7. 0 should have a strike like  and 1 should have foot like 
59(1997-1999)
58(1997-1999)
57(1997-1999)		 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with transparent tape with 2 Chanel symbols .

3. "X" cut-lines making sure stickers not being removed without damage.

4. "CHANEL" on right side of the sticker.

5. Dark line on left side of sticker.

6. Covered with gold speckles

7. 0 should have a strike like  and 1 should have foot like 
56(1997-1999)
55(1997-1999)
54(1997-1999)
53(1997-1999)
52(1997-1999)		 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. 0 has no strike like   and 1 has no foot look like 
51(1997-1999)
50(1997-1999)		 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. 0 should have a strike like 
4(1996-1997) 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. 0 should have a strike like  and 1 should have no foot like 
3(1994-1996) 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. 0 should have a strike like  and 1 should have no foot like 
27(1991-1994)
26(1991-1994)
25(1991-1994)
24(1991-1994)
23(1991-1994)
22(1991-1994)
21(1991-1994)
20(1991-1994)		 1.Seven digit number


2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .


3. 0 has no strike like   and 1 should have foot like 
29(1991-1994)
28(1991-1994)		 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. 0 should have a strike like  and 1 should have no foot like 
1(1989-1991) 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. Left side of the sticker is cut out.

4. 0 has no strike like   and 1 should have foot like 
0(1986-1988) 1.Seven digit number

2. White sticker covered with opaque film with several Chanel symbols .

3. Left side of the sticker is cut out.

4. 0 has no strike like   and 1 should have foot like 
six digits beginning with 1(1984-1986)
six digits beginning with 2(1984-1986)		 1.six digit number

2. Plain white sticker