Description:
„Constanza Menthol – classic Dominican Republic menthol type cigarette brand named after Constanza city, located in the central part of the country, famous for its mountain climate and tobacco plantations.
The design of the package reflects typical Latin American style of the 80s and 90s: clean white background with green bottom, decorated with a gold frame and an interesting logo "Constanza"„. The lower part shows old-style coin, symbolizing a mark of quality – a common element in the tobacco industry's production of that time.
Remaining at the top green excise sticker "REPUBLIC OF DOMINICAN - 20 CIGARRILLOS"„, which is in excellent condition, unfaded.
On the left side it is marked:
– “"Smoking is detrimental to health"” (smoking is harmful to health)
– “"Venta prohibida a menores"” (sale to minors prohibited)
This product belongs to for the middle class domestic segment, intended for the domestic market, but sometimes appeared in the Caribbean region (Puerto Rico, Haiti).
The package is still available. in original cellophane, clean, without defects, the sticker is intact.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-high. Constanza is one of the rare menthol-type products from the Dominican Republic, which is why this package is sought after among collectors in the Caribbean region.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - original cellophane, excise stamp is clear, packaging is intact.
– Historical significance: Reflects The Dominican Republic's tobacco production modernization period, when local manufacturers began producing Western-style filter cigarettes.
