A single hair from Elvis Presley (1935–1977) and Ewok fur from the film Star Wars IV, 1983

Today, "relics" also come from films, sports or music icons, and secular role models. Modern "relic dealers" like The Movie Reliquary earn good money from these relics. They serve collectors who create entire "treasure chambers" filled with memorabilia. Alongside the intangible value, there is also a value as a collectible object.

As with relics of saints, proof of authenticity is crucial for modern relics as well. Today, visual evidence complements purely documentary sources.

A lock of Elvis Presley’s hair comes with a "Certificate of Authenticity" and images intended to document the provenance and substantiate its authenticity—much like the *cedulae* (authentication slips) found with saints' relics and inventory lists.

A signature on the back of the Ewok fur confirms
that it is a genuine piece of the fur.