Description:
„AurA Extra is a classic-style cigarette pack made „Fabrika Duhana Sarajevo (FDS), one of the most famous tobacco factories in Bosnia. The design is minimalist, based on a white background with a horizontal red-gold accent, which gives it exclusivity and solidity. The „FDS“ emblem is depicted in the center, and the inscription „Cigarettes made from finest world tobaccos“ at the bottom emphasizes the quality standard. The manufacturer’s information is clearly indicated on the back – „Exclusively made by Fabrika Duhana Sarajevo“. The pack of this edition has a unique Kosovo Interim Administration excise stamp ("Interim Administration of Kosovo"), indicating that this issue was intended for sale in Kosovo during the transitional period after 1999, making this combination particularly interesting for collectors.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Higher than usual. Due to the rare excise stamp (Interim Administration of Kosovo), this package has exceptional historical value and is rarely found even among Balkan collectors.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition, with original cellophane and clearly preserved excise stamp.
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Historical data and popularity: „AurA Extra was a mid-range edition of FDS Sarajevo. The excise stamps from the Kosovo administration period were used for a short time (around 2000-2003), so this type of package has additional historical and collectible value.
