Lot number
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Lot number is a code molded into the stem of the dispenser, similar to the injection mold code (IMC).
Information About Lot Number
Basic Information
The lot number can be found on the underside of the foot of many Pez dispensers. It is used to designate the exact placement in the mold where that particular stem was produced. It is usually a two-digit number or a letter followed by a number.
Variations
Some lot numbers are only a single digit.
Years Produced
Lot numbers started to appear around 1990.
Feet
Since lot numbers appear on the bottom of the dispenser's foot, only dispensers with feet have lot numbers.
Patents & Countries
Pez dispensers with patents 4.9 and later have lot numbers.
Lot numbers can be found on Pez from China, Hungary and Slovenia.
Stems
All stem colors may have lot numbers
