Description:
„Derby Special Lights – a pack of cigarettes made in China, manufactured China Tobacco Anhui Industrial Corporation. The packaging clearly states Blend from the USA, meaning that the blend's origin is based on American-type tobacco (American Blend), which was popular in the Chinese market as a sign of quality.
The design is ultra-modern – a holographic silver background with blue details and an elegant „D“ logo at the top. The inscription at the bottom Derby Special Lights and a subtle signature in a greenish hue gives the packaging a luxurious feel. On the back, there is text in English explaining the product's mildness and the origin of the tobacco, as well as the manufacturer's website address (www.ahytcqy.com.cn).
The pack is in its original film, perfectly preserved, without any color changes. This is a product clearly oriented towards export or the higher-end domestic market segment, with a design reminiscent of the style of Western cigarettes.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Average. Derby cigarettes from the Chinese market are rarer than local brands, but the most important aspect in collectible value is holographic design and the inscription Blend from the USA, which symbolizes the period of globalization in the Chinese tobacco industry. Such releases were often produced in limited quantities for demonstration or export purposes.
Condition rating: Excellent - brand new, with film, no damage.
Historical data: Derby was one of several brands developed by Chinese tobacco companies as a competitive response to Western cigarettes, emphasizing the American quality of the tobacco blend.
