Minolta Camera Serial Number Lookup Model
I think I have worked out the 'system' of date code in later Minolta camera serial numbers, (might be proved wrong as I am not sure exactly when some were discontinued)The 1st & 2nd digits appear to show month of manufacture. For example if the first digit is 1, the 2nd digit is the month digit, eg. 8 for the 8th month (August) etc. And the 1st digit (1) is disregarded.