Description:
„"ЯВА 100" is one of the most famous Soviet tobacco products, produced at the Moscow Tobacco Factory. The name "ЯВА" (Java) comes from the Indonesian island, which was famous for its high-quality tobacco, and "100" meant one hundred percent quality or marked the "top-class" series.
This particular package is black with gold lettering and an ornate font, signifying the luxury segment. Text «SIGARETY YAVA 100 HIGH QUALITY WITH FILTER» ("Premium quality cigarettes with a filter") indicates a high class of production, and this style was typical of more expensive Soviet cigarettes intended for export and the elite of the domestic market.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: High. "ЯВА 100" is considered a classic among Soviet cigarettes, and the black packaging is one of the rarest versions, especially if it has survived intact. This is a prestigious model, often called the "Soviet Marlboro".
Condition: Excellent - original film is intact, corners are solid, surface minimally damaged by time.
Historical data: „The production of the ЯВА began in Moscow in the 1960s, and this 100 model symbolized luxury. After 1990, the series was taken over by the BAT Russia group and transformed into the modernized Java Gold line.
