Description:
SG (Sociedade Geral de Tabacos) is one of the oldest Portuguese tobacco brands, with a deep tradition dating back to the beginning of the 20th century.
The SG Lights package features a modern minimalist design – white base with two blue tones, which symbolize the tenderness and lightness inherent in this species.
The upper part shows Leo – "Primus Inter Pares" (first among equals) – historical SG symbolism, retained from the 1970s–1980s designs.
Remaining on top original Portuguese excise ribbon with price (€2.15) and entry Portuguese Republic, confirming authentic local origin.
The side inscription "Os menores não devem fumar" ("Minors must not smoke") indicates a later period, when the EU health labelling directive came into effect.
This model belongs to the category of "light" cigarettes, intended for daily smokers looking for a milder, less burning taste, with reduced tar and nicotine content.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium - SG packs, especially with older designs or excise stripes from the pre-regulation period, are becoming increasingly rare. The "Lights" version is not particularly rare, but is important Portuguese tobacco stories part.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, cellophane intact, excise tape not torn.
– Historical significance: symbolizes the transition of the Portuguese tobacco industry to EU standards following the integration of Tabaqueira into the Philip Morris group (since 1997).
