Description:
„"Avangard No.7" - a Croatian cigarette pack with an elegant and modern design, produced „TDR - Tvornica Duhana Rovinj“, a famous Croatian tobacco factory operating since 1872. This edition is distinguished by a brown metallic background with vertical silver lines in the upper part, which give the impression of modernity and luxury to the bag. In the center is the inscription "AVANGARD No.7" in a minimalist style, and at the bottom is the manufacturer's logo and the phrase "Smooth purified taste - new enriched flavor". On the back side is depicted an advanced „Pro-Tech Filter“ with the inscription "Nova generacija filtera", advertising a technologically improved filtration system.
Excise stamp 17.00 KN (kuna) indicates that this package was intended for the domestic Croatian market, before the introduction of the euro. The Avangard line was TDR's attempt to create a modern brand, combining technical innovation and minimalist design.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium to High. This series has become prized by collectors due to its limited production run and distinctive design. The "No.7" version was produced less frequently than the "No.9", so its surviving examples are considered slightly rarer.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition, original cellophane and clearly visible Croatian excise stamp.
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Historical data and popularity: „The Avangard line was introduced as a modern Croatian product designed to compete with international brands. After TDR was acquired by British American Tobacco in 2015, the brand was gradually discontinued, making its original packets collectible.
