Tins – Snap Top Lid

Across Australia, snap top tins show up in hotel minibars, on conference registration desks, at trade show stands, in wedding welcome bags, and on casino loyalty counters. The reason is simple. They're small, they're metal, the lid snaps shut securely, and the brand on the sticker reads cleanly against a silver or white tin body. The small click tin fills with sugar-free mints at under $1.10 per unit, which is exceptional for a branded metal container. The big snap top tins hold peppermints, sugar-free peppermints, chiclet gum, jelly beans, or chocolate beans, with a fuller hand-feel and a price to match. Both sizes from 250 units. Both in silver or white. The snap mechanism is the tactile detail that lifts these above a cello bag or a plain plastic container. It opens cleanly, closes securely, and works every time. A branded snap top tin in a guest's jacket pocket or on their desk is a different kind of brand presence from a bag that gets opened, consumed, and discarded.

A dental practice ordering 500 branded white click tins of sugar-free mints for patients gets a take-home gift that lives on the bathroom shelf or in a coat pocket, brand facing outward, for weeks.

Sugar-free options exist in both the small click tin and the big snap top. A detail that matters more than it sounds for healthcare, dental, and wellness brands whose audience pays attention to what they're putting in their mouth.

Ordering & Logistics

Why is the MOQ 250 rather than 100 like most other tins in the range?

Snap top tins are produced in higher minimum quantities because the production setup costs, including lid colour matching, sticker application, and tin assembly, are more efficiently amortised across a larger run. The 250-unit minimum isn't a barrier for most campaigns these tins are suited to; weddings, trade shows, hotel amenity programs, and conference delegate gifts typically exceed 250 units. For smaller orders, the rectangle hinged tins and twist lid tins in the confectionery range start from 100 units and are worth comparing.

Can I order both sizes in the same campaign?

Yes, the click tin and the big snap top tin are separate products, each with their own 250-unit threshold. A campaign using click tins for general distribution and a big snap top tin for a VIP or targeted group can order both simultaneously. The sticker artwork can be consistent between the two sizes, though the sticker dimensions will differ, so the artwork will need to be adapted to each tin's surface area.

How does the silver vs white tin body choice affect the branding outcome?

Silver reads as metallic and premium. It works well with brands that use dark colours, gold, or minimal design. White gives the sticker a clean background that makes colour artwork pop. A full-colour sticker on a white tin is one of the most impactful presentations in the snap top range. If the brand's primary identity is in colour, white is usually the stronger choice. If the brand is built around silver, grey, or metallics, the silver body extends that palette into the container itself.

Are snap top tins food safe and how long is the shelf life of the fills?

The tin body and lid are food-grade metal. The fill is sealed inside before the sticker is applied to the exterior. Shelf life varies by fill. Mints and sugar-free mints generally last 12–18 months; chocolate beans have a shorter warm-season shelf life. For events more than a few months out, confirming the production date and best-before period at the time of ordering is advisable, particularly for chocolate fills in warmer climates.