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December 29, 2023

Swift magnetic lapel pin (2022)

This magnetic lapel “pin” features the Swift programming logo in bright red on a black metal background. Although it looks like a lapel pin, it uses a strong magnet, instead of a pin, to attach.

The pin measures 24x17mm and is on a 3-inch white cardboard square in a clear plastic pouch.

Apple describes Swift as “The powerful programming language that’s also easy to learn.” In addition, “Swift is a powerful and intuitive programming language for all Apple platforms. It’s easy to get started using Swift, with a concise-yet-expressive syntax and modern features you’ll love. Swift code is safe by design and produces software that runs lightning-fast.”

This pin was distributed at an Apple Education event that discussed different uses of Swift programming in K–12 school programs.

Source: Apple

September 8, 2021November 18, 2023

Apple Lapel Pin (12mm x 15mm, 1993)

This multicolor Apple logo pin is cast in gold metal and printed with the 6-color Apple logo. The pin is roughly in the shape of Apple’s classic logo and measures 12mm x 15mm.

The back of the lapel pin uses a protruding perpendicular pin with a butterfly clutch to secure the pin to clothing.

This product is featured on page 60 of the Spring 1993 Starting Line: Apple Marketing Communications Catalog. Its description reads:

Apple Lapel Pin
Show off the Apple logo on your lapel in colorful, sculpted enamel. An ideal inexpensive giveaway for grand openings, seminars, and other events. APL340

Sources: Apple, Wikipedia

September 8, 2021November 18, 2023

Multicolor Apple logo pin (15x17mm, c. 1990)

This multicolor Apple logo pin is cast in gold metal and printed with the 6-color Apple logo. The pin is roughly in the shape of Apple’s classic logo and measures 15mm x 17mm.

The back of the lapel pin uses a protruding perpendicular pin with a butterfly clutch to secure the pin to clothing.

Source: Wikipedia

September 8, 2021November 18, 2023

Apple Desktop Publishing Pin (c. 1990)

This small square lapel pin uses raised gold metal and a primarily black background with a design featuring a red enamel Apple logo, an original Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) Mouse, and the words “Apple Desktop Publishing” cast in the Apple Garamond font.

The pin measures 16mm square. The back of the lapel pin uses a protruding perpendicular pin with a butterfly clutch to secure the pin to clothing.

Source: Wikipedia

April 12, 2020April 24, 2020

Lapel Pin (gold)

This gold lapel pin is the shape of the Apple logo. It measures 12×18 mm.

I have two of these in my collection, both in their original plastic packaging.

April 11, 2020April 25, 2020

Product Professional Pin (2006)

This Product Professional 2006 pin is silver and measures 18 mm in diameter. It is in the original black box with a clear lid.

April 10, 2020April 25, 2020

Twenty-Five Years in the Classroom Pin (2002)

This lapel pin was issued in 2002, Apple’s twenty-fifth year as a company, and its twenty-fifth year in the classroom. The pin has yellowed with age, but was originally light blue with a dark blue, red-orange, and white design. The pin measures 25 x 18 mm. My collection also includes a t-shirt with the same design in the same colors.