"Lenticular" - A Lenticular pin has two or more images that can change when it is titled back and forth.

"Light-Up Pin" - A Light-up pin has lights in its design that flash when activated.

"Rack Pins” - Rack pins, also called “Open edition” or “core” pins, are pins introduced and sold until discontinued or retired. These pins are re-ordered as long as people continue to buy them.

“Secondary Market” - The market for Lions' pins for traders/collectors on web-based shops and auctions, etc. is considered the secondary market. Values of Lions' pins can depreciate as well as be very valuable for rare, highly desired pins.

"Slider" Pin - A Slider pin has a movable piece that slides back and forth across the base of a pin.

"Spinner" Pin - A Spinner pin has a spinning mechanism that moves a piece of the pin 360 degrees.

"Soft Enamel" - A soft enamel pin has the design stamped into the base metal. These pins are filled with enamel colors and baked for durability. A final clear epoxy dome is applied to protect the finish. Typically a thinner pin than cloisonné pins.

"Artist Proof" - Artist Proof pins (or "AP" pins) are created during a manufacturing run to verify quality, details, etc.

"Back Stamp" - A pin's back stamp contains information about the pin and can include copyright information, edition size, and manufacturer.

"Cloisonné" - A French word meaning "partitioned." It refers to a style of pin in which the surface decoration is set in designated sections, one color at a time. Cloisonné also refers to a pin type in which crushed minerals and pigments are used to create coloring on a pin.

"Dangle" Pins - Dangle pins have an extension to the base of the pin that dangles (hangs) from one or more small loops or chains.

"Epoxy Coating"Epoxy coating is a glassy, opaque substance used as a decorative or protective coating. When dry, it forms a smooth, glossy surface.

"Flocking" - A flocked pin has an area that is fuzzy.

"FREE-D" - "Free-D" stands for Fastened Rubber Element on a pin for Extra Dimension.

"Hard Enamel" - Hard Enamel is sometimes called the "new cloisonné." It not only retains the characteristics of classic cloisonné, but also provides a much wider selection of colors. Just as with cloisonné, each pin is hand-crafted in a process that begins with a flat piece of brass which is die-struck and then filled with enamel colors. The surface is then hand polished to give it a smooth finish.