Description:
This Barclay Menthol A pack of cigarettes manufactured for the Lithuanian market, with the original Lithuanian excise stamp. The following inscription is clearly visible on the pack:
„"The Ministry of Health warns: TOBACCO IS VERY HARMFUL TO HEALTH"“
and on the other side:
„"Smoking is harmful to the health of those around you"“
This indicates that the package was intended for the Lithuanian domestic market before the European Union's standardization of warnings (introduced in 2005).
The design remains classic Barclay aesthetics – light background, horizontal green stripe with coat of arms and "B" monogram in the center.
On the side it says:
„British American Tobacco“
This indicates that the production was controlled by the BAT group, most likely BAT Lietuva or Neptūnas Tobacco.
Specified technical data:
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RESIN: 4 mg
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NICOTINE: 0.3 mg
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CARBON MONOXIDE: 4 mg
What corresponds Barclay Ultra Light Menthol class.
The package is unopened, in the original foil, with a well-preserved excise sticker.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium. This pack is interesting because it is one of the last Barclay permits produced in Lithuania before the centralization of BAT and the closure of local production. It is considered an example of the history of tobacco in the Baltic region.
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Condition assessment: Excellent - foil in place, corners neat, color not faded, original excise sticker visible.
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Historical significance: Medium – this pack reflects the transition period when international manufacturers (BAT, Philip Morris, JT International) took over local production in Eastern Europe.
