Description:
A pack of cigarettes in a dark greenish-blue color with a minimalist design. In the center, the brand name "CRISTAL" is highlighted in bright white letters with the word "MENTHOL" below it. The upper part also contains the inscription "Luxury Tobacco". The lower part contains warnings about the harm of smoking in Polish: "Palenie tytoniu powoduje raka" and "powoduje choroby serca". On the right side, an official Polish excise stamp with the indicated price of PLN 2.10 is visible, which allows us to date the pack to the period before the introduction of the euro and before the graphic standardization of warnings.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. This is a lesser-known brand, but valuable to collectors who collect menthol cigarette series or regional brands from Eastern Europe. The minimalist design can also be appreciated for its aesthetics.
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Condition assessment: Very good - film intact, corners not bent, excise stamp in place.
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Historical data and popularity: „The Cristal brand existed in several versions (Classic, Menthol, Lights), but it was relatively short-lived on the market. It is a Polish product aimed at the domestic market. Such brands are increasingly disappearing from circulation, and surviving copies are becoming increasingly rare.
