Description:
„Curzon is one of the lesser-known, but budget-class cigarette brands that existed on the British market. The pack features a classic British aesthetic design - a dark red background with gold details and an imitation coat of arms, which conveys the impression of cheap prestige. The quantity of cigarettes is indicated on the front - 25 units, and a price stamp is visible in the corners „"220p RFP"“ (recommended retail price). The bottom of the packet shows the warnings from the British Ministry of Health: "Tobacco seriously damages health" and "Smoking causes cancer".
25-unit packs were popular among budget smokers, but now this type of pack is a rarity as most manufacturers are switching to 20-unit standards.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. Although Curzon is not a prestigious or particularly cult brand, this pack has some value due to its unusual quantity (25 cigarettes), period specificity, and authentic reflection of the British market. Appealing to collectors who prefer old UK packs or are looking for examples with price stamps.
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Condition assessment: Unopened, with film, very good condition.
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Historical data and popularity: „Curzon was not widely known internationally, but this pack is a good representation of the design of lower-end British cigarettes in the 1990s and 2000s, before standardized EU warnings and packaging reform.
