September 3, 2003, marked a milestone when, after over 70 years of manufacturing a windproof lighter that set standards for lighters around the world, Zippo commemorated the production of the 400 millionth lighter.
 Rolling off the production line during a run of chrome Armor lighters, the commemorative lighter was stamped with the authentic Armor bottom stamp, certifying the case to be 1.5 times as thick as a standard chrome case. A unique dimensionally deep carved logo is displayed on the front of the lighter and the date and time of production were engraved as a final production step.
A similar version of the 400 millionth lighter, also an Armor case with the Armor bottom stamp, was presented to all Zippo employees. Dimensional deep carving proclaimed “400 Million” on the bottom surface, and the lid of each lighter was customized with the date and individual employee number.
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A mood indigo version, laser engraved with the employee 400 millionth lighter design, was sold at retail worldwide.
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