Description:
This „Silver Star Export“ – one of the late releases of the Bulgarian tobacco manufacturer, created for the export market. The pack features a modern design for the period, dominated by gray and silver wood texture motif, combined with black and blue with color accents. The logo is visible at the top with coat of arms and crown, and below it is the word export, clearly indicating that this release was intended for sale in foreign markets.
The inscription on the side 20 Exclusive Filter Cigarettes (a printing error common to some copies produced during that period), which adds to its authentic value. The cellophane is still intact, although there is a blemishes and wrinkles, but the overall position of the package remains solid.
„Silver Star was mid-range brand, often exported to Eastern Europe, the Caucasus countries and the Balkan region. This edition, with King Size and Exclusive Filter marking, considered limited export design, which was not widely distributed in the local market.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-high. Silver Star Export is extremely rare on the market, and the preserved cellophane and clearly visible design elements make this specimen a rare specimen. for a group of rarer Bulgarian packages, especially in the context of export series.
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Condition assessment: Good – the package is slightly deformed at the top due to the tension of the cellophane, but no deeper damage. Logos and colors are bright.
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Historical data and popularity: „Silver Star belonged to Bulgartabac Holding, and was export-oriented in the late 1990s, when Bulgaria expanded its exports of tobacco products abroad.
