Both will be offered worldwide in the Zippo Choice 2012/2013 Catalog. All lighters made on Jwill feature a custom bottom stamp used for that day only. To honor the achievement, Zippo will dedicate nearly all production on the day of the 500 Millionth celebration to the manufacture of two highly collectible commemorative lighters: a 500 Millionth replica and a deluxe limited edition model. The actual 500 Millionth Zippo lighter will be a classic brushed chrome with two-tone engraving, a distinctive bottom stamp, a time stamp on the front and an individual serial number of '1.' It will be placed on permanent display in the company's museum near the plant. 'We are looking forward to making the sparks fly as we celebrate this accomplishment with our employees and Zippo enthusiasts around the world,' Booth noted. We are also excited that the 500 Millionth achievement is occurring during our 80th anniversary year. 'We weren't sure if we could do it at first, but we have now confirmed that we will be able to meet this date.
Blaisdell were both on the horizon, we decided to ramp up production to ensure the milestones would coincide,' said Greg Booth, Zippo president and CEO. 'When we realized that our 500 Millionth lighter and the birthday of Mr.
