How it works?
Each autograph received is examined and verified by a group of RUS COA specialists. First, each signature is compared with the world’s largest database of autograph samples, necessary to check the autograph for a match of common features. Then, the experts conduct the process of evaluating the signature (comparative study), in which a set of features is compiled, sufficient or insufficient for a positive conclusion. With a positive conclusion, the autograph is assigned a number and a description, which is stored in the RUS COA database. The client receives his item with an autograph and a certificate of authenticity with a description of the subject of authentication.
Our equipment
In cases where more detailed study is required, RUS COA uses a video spectral comparator (VSC). This professional tool is designed for in-depth examination of autographs or autographed documents. At the same time, VSK allows you to detect erasures, identify masking signatures (basting), differences in ink types and other features that cannot be detected with the naked eye. RUS COA uses the latest generation video spectral comparator for professional analysis Projectina “Spectra Pro” from the Swiss manufacturer Projectina AG.
Doculus Lumus from CharismaTec is used to check autographs on large items (sports paraphernalia, clothes, etc.). The device allows you to check and identify signs that will allow you to establish the fact of originality or fake.
To conduct an examination of the prescription of an autograph, a gas-liquid chromatograph is used, which allows you to establish the relative and absolute prescription of the document. For these purposes, we use the Chromatek Crystal 5000.1 gas chromatograph.
Certificates
With a positive conclusion, we send our customers a Certificate of Conformity (below in the photo). The certificate has the A5 format (size 14.8 × 21.0 cm), on which there is information about the autograph on both sides.
The front of the certificate. At the top of the certificate we place the brand sticker of our brand, under which the client can see a special number entered in our database after verification. Numbers can start either at 0 or at 1 (information on additional episodes will be published on ruscoa.com). Under the number is a photograph of the autograph, as well as information about the person who left this autograph. At the bottom of the certificate is our seal for certificates.
The back of the certificate.
Certificate (Old Sample) – On the back of the certificate there is a bilingual summary of the verification results. Certificate (New Sample) – On the back of the certificate, in addition to the above, QR codes have been added to quickly go to the site page.