Description:
This Gold City 90 a pack of cigarettes is a classic Thailand Tobacco Monopoly (TTM) a product produced during the period of state-controlled tobacco industry.
The name "Gold City" directly translates as „"Golden City"“, and the Thai inscription Krungthong means Bangkok (literally, "golden capital").
The design of the package is subtly patriotic – white background minimalist image combined with golden Wat Phra Kaew (Royal Temple) image, one of the most famous symbols of Thai architecture.
The upper part shows original excise stamp with date – 2537 according to the Thai calendar, which corresponds to 1994. according to our time period.
On the side - the usual TTM marking “Thailand Tobacco Monopoly”, testifying to authentic production.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-High - The Gold City series is less common than Samit or Krong Thip, so this pack has added value due to its visual design and historical connection to Bangkok.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, original film, excise tape still intact, slight storage marks.
– Historical significance: symbolizes TTM's attempt to create "prestige" national brands aimed at domestic consumers, linking tobacco with Thai cultural heritage.
