Abstract: A can with a cover comprises a pull ring (5) and a score line (7) adjacent the closing flange (8) of the cover, and a bottom closing flange (9). The nose (5b) of the pull ring (5) is spaced such a distance (x) from the weakening line (7) that two cans (1', 1) can be stacked atop one another without any risks of damaging the pull ring. When the handle part (5a) is lifted, the pull ring is displaced the distance (x) outwards towards the cover flange (8) before it perforates the cover through the score line (7). The resulting can is less vulnerable compared to known cans at the score line during handling and can thus withstand heavy vertical loads. Moreover more room is provided for a closing chuck at the seaming of the cover.