Description:
„Partner Filter King Size is a classic cigarette pack, produced in North Macedonia at the famous tobacco factory Tutunski Kombinat Prilep (ТКП). This edition was intended for export, as evidenced by the pink excise sticker with the inscription "FOR EXPORT". The packaging combines blue, white and red colors, with a coat of arms with two lions and a shield in the center. The design is characterized by a clear structure and classic lines, typical of cigarettes produced in the Balkans during this period. The inscription "For Duty Free Sale Only" on the side indicates that this pack was intended for duty-free trade, mainly in airport or shipping stores.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium–Higher. The export edition from the Tutunski Kombinat Prilep factory is rarer than the domestic editions, and is therefore more highly valued by collectors, especially if it is in pristine condition.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition, with original cellophane and clearly visible prints.
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Historical data and popularity: „Tutunski Kombinat Prilep was one of the oldest and largest tobacco factories in the Balkans, having started exporting cigarettes back in the Soviet era. The Partner Filter belongs to a line of lesser-known but export series that are becoming increasingly rare on the collector's market today.
