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2 January 1962 · The Coca-Cola Company

Coca-Cola (12oz can)

A dime for a Coke in 1962. The formula has not changed. Officially.

You bought the product

$0.10

Launch price, Jan 1962

You bought the shares instead

$199

Valued 30 Jul 2026

Return on the launch price
1,990.4×
Annualised
12.5%
Years held
64.6