Description:
This Tekel Ballıca 19 Mayıs The cigarette pack is visually restrained, but has a strong symbolic meaning. The design is based on three horizontal blue stripes that smoothly transition from dark blue to a lighter tone, giving the impression of cleanliness and peace. The upper part is white, in the center - Tekel leaf logo and inscription FILTER, below – the name of the product written in a handwritten style Ballıca and a clearly stated note below it May 19 (Turkish: "May 19"), which is the name of the Turkish national youth and sports holiday dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.
Above 2003 Turkish excise sticker confirms the authenticity of the package. The information on the side - 100mm cigarette length and TEKEL logo.
Value assessment:
Collectible value: Above average. This model is not only Tekel part of the history of production, but also has a symbolic national aspect due to the name „"May 19"“, which is related to the commemoration of the beginning of the Republic of Turkey. Such models have additional cultural value in the eyes of collectors.
Condition assessment: Very good - the package is unopened, the film is intact, the colors are rich. There are minimal traces of storage on the edges of the package, but the overall impression is excellent.
Historical data and popularity:
„Ballıca was one of the middle class Tekel lines, created around 2002. This series featured a milder blend of Turkish tobacco. The name "19 Mayıs" was intended to be a patriotic accent, so the pack had a certain emotional connection with Turkish consumers. Production was discontinued after Tekel privatization, so very few of these parcels remain.
