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Monday, October 1, 2012

Precious Moments Annual Production Mark Chart

Precious Moments Annual Production Mark Chart
What does that little annual production mark on the bottom of my Precious Moments figurine mean anyway?
Each porcelain bisque Precious Moments figurine has what’s known as an annual production mark located on the bottom of it. This strange little mark can be quite helpful in identifying the actual year a specific figurine was made. Except for a few early releases, the symbol is slightly imprinted into the porcelain. Occasionally, a yearly production mark is missing from a figurine, which can impact its value, often favorably.
The value of a Precious Moments figurine is usually, but not always, slightly higher if you have the first year mark, meaning a figurine that was produced in its first year. This holds true with older figurines produced in the first decade, but isn’t nearly as important with figurines from more recent years.
Don’t confuse the production mark with the copyright date on the bottom. The copyright date is the date the artwork was actually copyrighted. Production usually starts later that year or the following year. How long a specific figurine design remains in production is determined by many factors, including whether or not it’s a limited edition, and how popular it’s with consumers.
Several other special production marks not included in my chart have been used on occasion too. They include a diamond, rosebud, several different flags, as well as several decals representing various organizations such as Easter Seals, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, Walt Disney Showcase, among numerous others.
The Precious Moments “Little Moments” collection is an exception when it comes to production marks. This grouping of smaller sized figurines was made for several years and didn’t include the annual symbols on the bottom. Also, Precious Moments giftware and accessory merchandise lacks the mark.

No MarkBefore 1981------
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19811981Triangle (T)Symbol of the Trinity - God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19821982Hourglass (HG)Represents the time we have on earth to serve the Lord
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19831983Fish (F)Earliest symbol used by believers of the early Christian apostolic church
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19841984Cross (C)Symbol of Christianity recognized worldwide
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19851985Dove (D)Symbol of love and peace
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19861986Olive Branch (OB)Symbol of peace and understanding
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19871987Cedar Tree (CT)Symbol of strength, beauty, and preservation
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19881988Flower (FL)Represents God's Love for His children
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19891989Bow & Arrow (BA)Represents the power of the Bible
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19901990Flame (FLM)For those who have gone through the fire of life and found comfort in believing
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19911991Vessel (V)A reminder of God's love which flows through the vessel of life
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19921992G Clef (GC)Symbol of the harmony of God's love
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19931993Butterfly (B)Represents the rebirth of man who comes from darkness into the light
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19941994Trumpet (TRP)Represents loving, caring, and sharing. The trumpet is the battle cry to war and the heralder of victory.
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19951995Ship (S)Portrays a message of hope
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19961996Heart (H)Symbol of love - the heart that freely responds to the message of each Precious Moments figurine
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19971997Sword (SRD)Hebrews 4:12: For the word of God is quick and powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19981998Eyeglasses (EYE)20 years and the vision's still the same
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 19991999Star (STR)Matthew 2:2: Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 20002000Cracked Egg (EGG)Symbol of the new millennium and a new beginning. The egg speaks of birth and of new things to come - things known only to God.
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 20012001Sandal (SAN)Represents our journey with the Lord
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 20022002Cross in HeartKeeps faith in your heart.
Precious Moments Annual Production Mark 20032003CrownRepresents a message of glory, dignity, and sovereignty.
Precious Moments Production Marks2004Three-Petal FlowerEach petal symbolizes part of the message "loving, caring, and sharing."
Precious Moments Production Marks2005BreadJesus said, "I am the bread of life: he who comes to me shall not hungry, and he who believes in me shall never thirst." John 6:35.
Precious Moments Production Marks2006HousePsalm 122:1-2, "I was glad when they said to me, Let us go to the house of the Lord! Our feet have been standing within your gates, O Jerusalem."
Precious Moments Production Marks2007HammerHebrew 3:4, "For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything."
Precious Moments Production Marks2008Stylized PM HeartRepresents the importance of guarding one's heart.
Precious Moments Production Marks2009Sheaf of WheatA necessary ingredient to making bread.
Jesus is the bread of life.

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