Coca-Cola Cans

 

Although Coca-Cola bottles are older, Coca-Cola cans date back to the 1930's, which is much further back than many realize.  In 1936 the company designed both a 16 ounce and 32 ounce Coke can, however these odd cans were not very practical.  It really wasn't until the 1950's that a feasible can design was made.  One of the first cans to be tested was one that would be sent to American soldiers stationed overseas and these cans can be found today with a mark on the side that tells the consumer that these cans were made for export.
New Novelty Red Coca Cola Can Shape Corded Telephone
 New Novelty Red Coca Cola Can Shape Corded Telephone
COKE COCA COLA STASH SAFE CAN GOLD CASH RINGS DRUGS PIL
 COKE COCA COLA STASH SAFE CAN GOLD CASH RINGS DRUGS PIL
COKE COCA COLA CANS LOT OF 4 IRELAND MULTIPACKS EMPTY
 COKE COCA COLA CANS LOT OF 4 IRELAND MULTIPACKS EMPTY
COKE ZERO COCA COLA CANS IRELAND 3 DIFFERENT OLD EMPTY
 COKE ZERO COCA COLA CANS IRELAND 3 DIFFERENT OLD EMPTY
Coca Cola Saleman Sample Bottle&Can
 Coca Cola Saleman Sample Bottle&Can
Coca Cola Sprite Can shaped Telephone Phone
 Coca Cola Sprite Can shaped Telephone Phone
Red Classic COCA COLA Can Shaped Telephone Phone
 Red Classic COCA COLA Can Shaped Telephone Phone
2010 FIFA World Cup Coca Cola zero Memorial can
 2010 FIFA World Cup Coca Cola zero Memorial can
 
In the 1960's the first cans were made for actual consumers and featured a diamond design, with the Coke lettering inside the diamond, as well as a picture of their iconic bottle.  These early cans were hard to open, but soon a pull-tab would be invented.  A full aluminum can was produced in the 1960's as well and various paint schemes were also tried out over the years as well.  For collectors the rarest Coke can is likely the 1966 16oz can that was made in Portland and tested for a short time.  This can is worth quite a tidy sum to the right buyer.  Large scale production Coke cans really never gained full acceptance though until the 1970's, yet some cans from the 1970's are also a tough find, like the 10 ounce can that was made in Louisiana.