Case Study: Collectors Universe combats counterfeit collectibles with HID Trusted Tag Services

Collectors Universe Uses HID Trusted Tag Services

Collectors Universe, a provider of third-party grading and authentication for collectibles, faced the significant challenge of protecting its PCGS-certified coins and banknotes from sophisticated counterfeiters. They needed a solution that would allow collectors to instantly verify the authenticity of both the collectible and its protective holder without damaging the item or compromising its value. To address this, they partnered with HID Global to implement HID Trusted Tag Services.

The solution from HID Global involved embedding NFC tags into the holders, allowing verification with a simple smartphone tap. This provided immediate authentication and access to detailed information about the collectible. The results were overwhelmingly positive, leading Collectors Universe to purchase an additional two million HID Trusted NFC Tags to scale the technology across its vast inventory,

Collectors Universe

John Nelson

Chief Information Officer