Coke Bottle Values Values can range from a few dollars to hundreds or even thousands: Despite their age, many bottles are not especially valuable because there were so many made, according to the Coca-Cola Company. However, very rare Hutchinson-style bottles in excellent condition can be worth as much as $4,000.

How much is a glass Coke bottle worth?

The straight-sided bottles can vary in value from $25 up to around $400, depending on the condition and the uniqueness. Amber-colored bottles, sold widely in the South and Midwest, tend to be more valuable than the clear or light green or flint straight-sided bottles that were more common in other parts of the country.

Why are old Coke bottles Green?

The green color Today, the Coca-Cola bottle green color is nearly as synonymous with the drink as the bottle shape itself. This color was a natural result of the copper and minerals found in the sand that Root used to make his bottles (including the Coca-Cola bottle that his company patented).

How much is an empty Coca Cola can worth?

1. Coca-Cola Factory Error Unopened Can, $250,000. There are a couple of these lying around in the world — Coke cans that come empty. If this ever happens to you, KEEP THAT CAN.

How do you date vintage bottles?

There are three keys to help with dating most bottles: Side seams: None: bottle may be free blown, in which case it has a very uneven shape and dates before 1860. Or the bottle may have a nice even shape, but was spun in the mold to smooth out the seams; a practice common around 1900-1920.

Are Coke bottles still green?

Today, the Coca-Cola bottle green color is nearly as synonymous with the drink as the bottle shape itself. This color was a natural result of the copper and minerals found in the sand that Root used to make his bottles (including the Coca-Cola bottle that his company patented).

What color was the original Coca-Cola bottle?

Was Coca‑Cola liquid originally green? No. Coca‑Cola has always been the same colour since its invention in 1886.

Are old soda cans worth money?

Empty soda cans from the 1990s litter eBay, priced in the $20 range. Above that, a host of collectible cans, some even with soda in them, are being offered north of $100. While some these seems unlikely to sell, it should be noted a lot of the $100+ soda cans have multiple offers.

How much is an empty can worth?

Given its profitability and usefulness, an empty aluminium can has a value of between 1c and 2c, depending on the location. On the streets of Manhattan, there are communities that collect the cans from the wastebaskets of the streets, so they can directly sell them to recyclers.