Description:
„Meirenjiao (美人蕉) is a lesser-known but collector-valued Chinese cigarette brand produced Shaanxi Xicheng Cigarette Factory (陕西西城卷烟厂). This factory operated in Shaanxi Province and was one of the regional tobacco companies that specialized in products with distinctive designs for the local market.
The package is green, with a minimalist design, with large white lettering "Meirenjiao"„ front and two with silver diagonal lines, giving a sense of modernity. The name is written in Chinese characters on the back. The authentic Shaanxi tobacco excise stamp, indicating the place and period of production.
The word "美人蕉" means canna flower, often symbolizing elegance and gentleness, so this brand was most likely focused on mild-tasting cigarettes, possibly in the "light" category. The pack is in excellent condition - soft but intact, with the original protective film.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium to High, as Meirenjiao is a regional brand that ceased production in the early 2000s following the consolidation of the tobacco industry in China. As a result, these packets are rare to find today.
Condition assessment: Excellent - original film, clear inscriptions, undamaged top surface, remaining stamp.
Historical data: Shaanxi Xicheng Cigarette Factory was active from the 1980s until around 2003, when its production was taken over by China Tobacco Shaanxi Industrial Corporation.
