Description:
„Filter 160 King Size is one of the most famous examples of the classic production of the Croatian tobacco manufacturer TDR – Tvornica Duhana Rovinj. The design of this pack is characterized by an elegant gold tone with a red top band, which reads “King Size„. The product name “Filter 160„ is presented in a white, expressive font, and at the bottom – the inscription “Extra Quality Cigarettes„ with the “TDR„ emblem. The design is minimalist, but retains the impression of luxury, which was characteristic of the 1990s on the Croatian cigarette market. The side inscriptions “Pušenje šteti vašem zdravlju„ and “Pušenje skraćuje život„ indicate the product as intended for the local market.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium to High. Filter 160 King Size is one of the most well-known Croatian TDR products, making this pack important for regional brand collections. Although not extremely rare, packs with intact cellophane and original excise stamp from the 1990-2000 period are becoming increasingly rare today.
Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition, cellophane intact, excise sticker without damage.
Historical data and popularity:
„The Filter 160 brand was one of TDR's most successful products, launched in the 1980s and remaining popular even after Croatia regained its independence. The King Size version was distinguished by its slightly larger cigarette format and was aimed at a higher quality category. This version became a symbol of the transitional Croatian tobacco market and remained a cult local brand until the early 2000s.
