Question: What does the letter on the bottom of a Zippo mean?

After July 1986, Zippo began including a date code on all lighters showing the month and year of production. On the left of the underside was stamped a letter A–L, denoting the month (A = January, B = February, C = March, etc.). On the right was a Roman numeral which denoted the year, beginning with II in 1986.

What do the letters and numbers on the bottom of a Zippo mean?

The current date code system uses a letter and two-digit number to identify the month and year of manufacture. Letters A thru L represent the month (A for January, B for February, etc.) The two digits correspond to the year it was made – 14 for 2014.

Are Zippo lighters allowed on airplanes?

Disposable and Zippo lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked bags, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case.

How do I fly with a Zippo?

Disposable and Zippo lighters without fuel are allowed in checked bags. Lighters with fuel are prohibited in checked bags, unless they adhere to the Department of Transportation exemption, which allows up to two fueled lighters if properly enclosed in a DOT approved case.

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