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We are preparing an ad for pictures, and we would like to write that we have certificates of authenticity for the pictures. What would be the best way to write it?

My suggestion is to use passive (but feel free to suggest your own way), but I'm not sure about the 'to be' verb:

The pictures are issued with an international certificate of authenticity.
The pictures were issued with an international certificate of authenticity.
The pictures have been issued with an international certificate of authenticity.

Also, should I prefer 'certificate of authenticity' or 'authenticity certificate' in the given sentence?

Thank you :)

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    You should strongly consider writing "an international"
    – shadowtalker
    Feb 25, 2015 at 8:00
  • Also I suggested an edit to the title that I think is more descriptive of the actual question, feel free to roll it back if you like
    – shadowtalker
    Feb 25, 2015 at 8:06
  • Each has a different meaning and purpose. Do not decide in isolation from context. Please visit English Language Learners.
    – Kris
    Feb 25, 2015 at 8:26
  • Do you mean you are preparing "pictures for an ad"?
    – Brian Hitchcock
    Feb 25, 2015 at 11:52

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I would go with are because each new order includes the certificate, not just orders in the past.

And go with "certificate of authenticity." Somehow the other one sounds weird. It's correct, but not idiomatic and doesn't roll off the tongue well.

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  • Thank you. Can I use 'The pictures are attached with an international certificate of authenticity.'?
    – Viliam Jobko
    Feb 25, 2015 at 8:58
  • @ViliamJobko no. That would suggest the pictures themselves are attached to something.
    – shadowtalker
    Feb 25, 2015 at 9:01
  • Thank you. One more question: Can I use 'internationally accepted' instead of 'international' in the given sentence?
    – Viliam Jobko
    Feb 25, 2015 at 9:21
  • @ViliamJobko grammatically, sure. It changes the meaning, but it's not a bad change. Consider also "internationally recognized"
    – shadowtalker
    Feb 25, 2015 at 13:49
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Each picture is shipped with an international certificate of authenticity.

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Each picture is sent with an International Certificate of Authenticity.

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  • -1 That makes the question a "writing advice" or "rephrasing" -- OT.
    – Kris
    Feb 25, 2015 at 8:25

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