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Relic Card
Also known as: Memorabilia card, Game-used card, GU
A relic card (also called a memorabilia card) is a trading card that contains an embedded piece of game-used or event-worn memorabilia. Common relics include jersey swatches, bat pieces, base material, football pieces, and puck fragments. Not all relic cards are "patch" cards — a plain white jersey swatch is a standard relic, while a multi-colored swatch from a specific patch area is a more desirable patch card. Relic cards are authenticated by the manufacturer during production.
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