Description:
„Balance is one of the classic brands of the German tobacco market, distinguished by its optimistic and bright design. The yellow background with subtle white horizontal lines and a contrasting red shield in the center created the recognisability of the pack - it was intended to emphasize the lighter, "balanced" tobacco blend (Fine tobacco mixture).
The inscription at the top King Size with a style symbol - a gold-colored tobacco leaf. These are medium-strength cigarettes made from a blend of selected Virginia and Burley tobaccos, intended for the Western European market.
This particular version, with a German excise stamp, was distributed in Germany and Austria, and the design is considered typical of the 1970s and 1980s, when bright colors and geometric shapes symbolized modernity and reliability.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium – a fairly representative, but not particularly rare, German-made package. Valued for its clean design and excellent condition.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, original film, clearly visible excise stamp, colors not faded.
– Historical data and popularity: „The Balance series was popular among West German smokers who were looking for a milder, "lighter" alternative to cigarettes. After 1990, the brand was taken over by Reemtsma, and production was discontinued at the end of the 20th century.
