Description:
Aeroflot 50 is a special anniversary edition dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the USSR airline company Aeroflot. The pack is distinguished by its rich blue color and the golden number „50“, under which the legendary wings of the USSR with a sickle and a hammer are depicted. The back of the pack contains information in as many as five languages, including Lithuanian: „Highest quality cigarettes with a filter“. The manufacturer is Kaunas Tobacco Factory. This edition was intended for representation, therefore it was printed with high quality, with details that distinguish it from other products of the period.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: High. Anniversary issues of the USSR, especially those related to important institutions (in this case, the state airline), are valued in both the USSR thematic collections and aviation paraphernalia markets.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, original film intact, minor deformations due to age, but in very good condition.
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Historical data and popularity: Aeroflot is one of the most important companies in the USSR, and its 50th anniversary was celebrated in 1973. This makes this package an important historical object, reflecting the propaganda and representational side of USSR production.
