Authenticity

Giving you the assurance you need to buy with confidence. At The Vault, authenticity is built in. We use NFC (Near Field Communication) tags on our autographed items and selected Sports Collectables. Tap the tag with your phone and a secure digital record opens for that exact piece. The tag is tamper-proof and locked to the item, so this new authenticity tag travels within the piece itself.

Our Gold Standard

The new era of authenticity

Accept nothing less. NFC is the industry’s gold standard for item authenticity and verification. It’s the only method we recommend when you’re buying memorabilia. If it isn’t NFC-verified, it shouldn’t make your line-up.

Each sports collectable carries two integrated layers of proof: our NFC Authenticity Tag bonded to the item and a Certificate of Authenticity. Simply scan your tag with any smartphone and get instant authenticity verification.

We always include a Certificate of Authenticity for legacy and display purposes, but NFC is the most advanced and safest way to confirm authenticity in seconds. If a seller can’t offer NFC verification, ask why and think twice.

Always rare

Always real

Every signature has been personally signed by the greatest names in sport. The Vault works with these players and athletes at privately arranged signings or in-person at games and events.

Everything you find here has been issued by The Vault. That direct approach protects provenance from start to finish, allowing us to offer a 100% Authenticity Guarantee, secured with NFC verification. Explore any item in our store and you’ll find the specifics that matter. What’s signed, what you receive, how it’s presented, edition notes where relevant, plus signing imagery. Clear, transparent and trusted.

On the product

Authenticity Tag

All our signed memorabilia is fitted with our most advanced NFC Authenticity Tag.

What: Circular holographic tag with a fully encrypted NFC microchip, uniquely tied to your item.
Where: Bonded to the bottom-right corner of the piece.
How it works: Hold any smartphone to the tag to open the secure verification page.
Then: Our system decrypts the serial, checks it against our records in real time and confirms authenticity in seconds.
Security: The record only unlocks via the chip. A link alone won’t load it. The tag is tamper-proof and tied to the item for life.
What you’ll see: The item’s unique ID, product details, verification status and a permanent provenance trail.

With your order

Certificate of Authenticity

A holographic certificate professionally issued by The Vault, built to match the quality of your memorabilia. Professionally printed with embedded security features. Tough to copy. Easy to trust.

What: A premium COA with a security hologram and unique serial that links the certificate to the item.
How it links: The serial number on your certificate reconciles with the item’s NFC tag when scanned. Providing an end-to-end provenance trail.
Why it matters: It complements NFC with a tangible record for gifting, insurance and display. Providing another layer of confidence from a trusted retailer.
Security: NFC is your guarantee. The certificate mirrors the digital record and serves as a legacy, display document. If in doubt, tap the tag to verify.

Security & Protection

Our certificates always incorporate our hologram, serial number and watermark. Integrated with our holographic seal of approval. Accompanied by the world’s most advanced authentication system, safeguarding your item with permanent NFC proof that preserves provenance and price. Protecting your items value for life.

Our product authenticity tags are both tamper-proof and digitally secure. They cannot be duplicated, cloned or removed. Embedded with anti-counterfeit security they provide longevity and additional peace of mind.

Perfect for presenting

Our Certificate of Authenticity reflects the exclusivity of your memorabilia. Professionally printed on premium weighted card and finished with holographic foil, a bespoke hologram and a matching serial. The clean, double-sided layout includes clear details about us and your product.

Presentation is key. The certificate is designed to beautifully complement your piece. Framed items are finished by professionals for a gallery-grade look, and signed shirts arrive in a premium presentation box as standard.

Trusted & Reputable

A COA is only as valuable as the company issuing it. Where you buy memorabilia from is just as important as what it is. As a UK-registered limited company (13246798), we deliver memorabilia that truly embodies sporting excellence. Synonymous with quality and authenticity, but most importantly a trusted brand with a reputation that you can rely on.

For peace of mind, all our company details are made widely available. We are fully transparent about how and where our products are signed. And we constantly deliver the highest levels of authenticity technology, accreditation and documentation available on the market.

How to validate authenticity:

Locate the Authenticity Tag on your item.
Hold the top edge of your smartphone to the tag to scan. Enable NFC in settings if needed.
Tap the NFC notification to open the secure page.
Our system verifies the encrypted serial in real time.
If approved, you’ll see the confirmation page. This page can’t be refreshed or reused; scan again to reopen it.
Check the serial on your COA matches the item’s NFC record.

For peace of mind, verify your tag when your order arrives. Our Certificates of Authenticity are valid only with the corresponding NFC tag.

How to validate authenticity: — The Vault

About The Vault

We are The Vault, bringing you unbeatable Sports Collectables. We’re passionate about the game, if you can collect it, we stock it. Shop with The Vault and you’ll discover legendary memorabilia, original kits, epic gifts & officially licensed products. Featuring every sport, every team & every star. Unlock the game.