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While we often toss our soda cans without a second thought, certain vintage soda cans today have become prized collectibles. Many of them are limited-edition designs, anniversary designs, or even discontinued brands, but all of these metal cans tell a story about soda’s history. Plus, they can be a serious investment for dedicated collectors. Keep reading to learn about these six vintage soda cans worth money below.

6. Dr. Pepper Bicentennial, $150-$400

Dr. Pepper Bicentennial soda can
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Starting our list of vintage soda cans is the Dr. Pepper Bicentennial can. Created for America’s 200th birthday, the can features patriotic graphics with the signature red, white, and blue across the design. The limited distribution of the can increases its value, with a mint-condition version selling between $150 to $400, especially if part of a complete set.

5. 7UP the “Uncola,” $150-$400

7Up the Uncola
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Fifth on our list of vintage soda cans is 7UP’s Uncola cans from the 1970s. Pop-art nostalgia blends perfectly with 7UP’s vibrant colors, featuring bold fonts and the signature green of 7UP. Collectors enjoy the cans for their groovy and unique design, and unopened cans can sell for around $150 to $400. The price often depends on condition and print variation.

4. Pepsi Wave Logo, $200-$600

Pepsi Wave Logo
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Next on our list of vintage soda cans is Pepsi’s Wave Logo can. Pepsi introduced the design in the mid-century, introducing the famous red, white, and blue wave that we associate Pepsi with today. Representing a new era in both Pepsi’s history and in America, they are now highly collectible, bringing in up to $200 to $600. Things that may increase value are special editions with local bottler markings or misprints.

3. Fanta Pop Art, $250-$700

Fanta Pop Art soda can
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Rounding out the top three vintage soda cans is the Fanta Pop Art can. Fanta has always been known for its bright orange color in both the soda and on the can. This has been a staple of the company since the start, and during its early global expansion, Fanta released bright, artistic can designs across a few countries. The “Pop Art” series quickly became a collector’s prize, with unopened cans going for $250 to $700.

2. Coca-Cola Steel Flat Top Can, $300-$1,000

Coca Cola Steel Flat Top Can
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Second on our list of vintage soda cans is the Coca-Cola Steel Flat Top can. Before pull-tabs became the constant on soda cans, Coca-Cola cans needed to be opened with a church key. The flat-top cans featured simple red and white branding and are some of the most sought-after cans today. If you manage to find one in good condition, it can be worth $300 to $1,000.

1. Mountain Dew Hillbilly, $800-$1,500

Mountain Dew Hillbilly
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Last but not least on our list of vintage soda cans is the Mountain Dew Hillbilly can. When Mountain Dew first started selling its soda, the green liquid was packed in cans that featured cartoonish “hillbilly” characters shouting, “It’ll tickle yore innards!” Since the design is so unique and was a limited production, they are vintage icons in the collecting world. Great quality editions can go for between $800 to $1,500.