Description:
„Rubin King Size is a classic retro cigarette pack, featuring a bright red design with white rays radiating from a central red spot. The King Size inscription refers to a Western style, while the structure, materials and colour scheme of the pack are evidence of Eastern European production at the end of the socialist era. There is no additional information about the composition or warnings, which is typical of the pre-EU rationing period.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. This clearly historical eras package – stands out for its Soviet-era design features, is unopened, with in original cellophane, and such units are becoming increasingly rare. On the market, this is a pack that is of interest to collectors of both retro cigarettes and Cold War-era sets.
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Condition assessment: Excellent, undamaged, original packaging, slightly deformed top due to age, but undamaged.
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Historical data and popularity: „Rubin was a well-known brand in Eastern European markets, produced in several socialist countries. This King Size version is less common than the regular Rubin variants, and therefore more desirable.
