Bill Gates Signed Microsoft Share Certificate
Autographed Financial Document / Scripophily • Bill Gates (Signer) / Microsoft Corporation (Publisher)
Style & Movement
Corporate Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia
Medium & Technique
Printed paper certificate with handwritten black marker signature
Creation Period
Late 20th century (circa 1980s-1990s)
Dimensions & Format
Standard financial certificate format, approximately 8 x 11 inches, vertical portrait orientation
Subject Description
A framed and authenticated vintage Microsoft Corporation share certificate featuring a bold, dark autograph by co-founder Bill Gates across the face of the document. The certificate includes ornate green security borders and official corporate text.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (Mint in holder, encapsulated and graded by Beckett Grading Services)
Estimated Market Value
$3,000 - $5,000 USD
Auction Estimate
$2,500 - $4,000 CAD
Provenance History
Sourced from a specialist auction house (Great Canadian Auctions), authenticated and slabbed by Beckett Grading Services with visible certification label and serial number
Art Historical Significance
Significant piece of tech history representing the early capitalization and corporate history of Microsoft, tied directly to one of the most influential figures of the digital revolution
Notable Features
Encapsulated by Beckett Grading Services (BGS) with authentication label and unique serial number verifying the genuine signature of Bill Gates on an authentic Microsoft corporate document
Condition Issues
None apparent; protected within a sealed tamper-evident acrylic holder
Conservation Recommendations
Keep encapsulated in the original Beckett grading holder, store away from direct sunlight and ultraviolet light sources to prevent ink fading, maintain stable room temperature and low humidity