A Must-Read Before Buying CHANEL! Complete Guide to Serial Numbers & Production Years
This explains how to determine the approximate production year of a CHANEL bag based on its serial number.
This is especially important for anyone purchasing pre-owned or vintage Chanel bags, as it helps verify whether the bag’s production year matches the seller’s information.
Step 1: Locate the serial number sticker (or
microchip) inside the bag
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From the early 2000s to mid-2020, CHANEL bags came with a hologram serial number sticker, usually placed discreetly in one of the inner corners of the bag.
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Starting in 2021, CHANEL replaced stickers with an embedded RFID microchip, so hologram stickers are no longer used.
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CHANEL began using serial numbers in 1984, starting with 5 digits and later expanding to 8 digits.
Step 2: Match the first few digits to the production year
For example, if you find a serial number such as:
25XXXXXX → starting with “25”
You can refer to the chart to identify its production year.
| Date Code | Production Year |
|---|---|
| 25XXXXXX | 2017 ~ early 2018 |
This indicates that the bag was produced between 2017 and early 2018.
