Description:
This Magnat cigarette pack features a dark, solid design with a silver logo and classic Cyrillic font. The pack features a coat of arms with the inscription „1861”, indicating a historical connection with the old Russian tobacco traditions. The front side features an extended advertising text emphasizing „"high quality and exceptional taste"”. Warnings about the harm of smoking are in Russian („"SMOKING IS THE CAUSE OF DEADLY DISEASES"“ and „"CANCER DISEASE"“). A Russian excise stamp with a unique series is also visible.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. The value of this pack depends mostly on geography - it is more valued among collectors interested in Eastern European and post-Soviet cigarettes.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, original film, excellent condition.
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Historical data and popularity: „Magnat was one of the premium Russian cigarettes, produced in the tradition of the Shchedrin Tobacco Factory. Although not widely exported, it was a well-known name in Russia.
