Description:
This Gitanes Blondes Filter, French brand Gypsies (Compagnie d'Excise des Tabacs / SEITA, later Altadis) licensed version, produced Industry Argentina. This option is intended for the local market, which confirms Argentine banderola "Código N° 7 - CIGARRILLOS"„ and the law reference Law No. 23,344.
The design of the road maintains classic blue Gitanes look – blue background with a silhouette of a dancing gypsy, a smoke flow motif and gold lettering “Gypsy Blondes”. The upper part is written “"Tabacs Blonds - Filtre"”, and on the sides there is information in Spanish and production data.
It was premium product, offering a European-style tobacco blend to the Latin American market. The product is aimed at a more discerning consumer who appreciates the French tobacco tradition and delicate flavor.
Gitanes series from Argentina are rare because their production was short-lived - the import and local licensing policies changed quite frequently during the BAT and Altadis companies.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: High - Argentine "Gitanes" variants are extremely rare, especially with the local banderole and intact film.
Condition assessment: Excellent - fully sealed, clean, with all inscriptions clearly visible, without discoloration.
Historical data: Gitanes Blondes is considered one of the more interesting cases of a French brand being produced in South America - which gives it additional historical value for collectors.
