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Vintage chrome Zippo lighter tilted to show the zippo date codes stamped on its base

July 12, 2026

Zippo Date Codes: How to Date a Zippo Lighter

Those dots, slashes, and letters on the base are Zippo date codes. Learn how to date a Zippo lighter in two minutes, read the bottom stamp, spot a fake, and know what a vintage Zippo is really worth before you buy.

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