No clue the year in this- it’s super early.. doubled sided. The letters are elevated.. not heavy enough to be cast iron. Not sure what it’s made of. It’s a must have for the person that collects cameras or photography related items. It would look good if you have a current up and running photography business!! What you see is what you get. No returns! Please save me to your favorite sellers list and check out my other items. New listings daily and acquiring new inventory weekly!