Description
The package with a city skyline motif – tall skyscrapers, shown in a city skyline with red and white outlines. In the center – the name „Kota“ (meaning „city“), at the bottom – the text „12 Sigaret Kretek“. On the back – the Indonesian advertising slogan: „Hadir dengan aroma khas… membelikan cita rasa exclusive“. At the top – a health warning: „Merokok dapat membuat kanker, serangan jantung…“. On the side – barcodes and a state marking strip. The cellophane and seal appear to be original, with no visible damage.
Value assessment
Collectible value: Low-medium. The Kota line is a recently discovered small Indonesian kretek series that lacks extensive documentation or collector attention. The 12-stick format and bold graphics may attract kretek enthusiasts, but there is no significant demand.
Condition assessment: The unopened, original cellophane and seal are in very good condition - the packaging is not distorted, without scratches or discoloration.
Historical data and popularity:
Kretek cigarettes are the backbone of Indonesia's tobacco culture - about 88% of local smokers use kreteks ongkowidjojo.com+3Blibli+3clovecigarettesonline.com+3soloabadi.com. However, specific sales information regarding the "Kota" line with 12 sticks format has not been found - there is no data in either auctions or collector's catalogs.
