Description:
Ducal "People" - an exclusive limited edition pack of 30 cigarettes, created as part of a modern and youthful series from the Luxembourg manufacturer Heintz van Landewyck. The packaging design is very bright - the dominant color is deep red with stylized urban motifs, musical symbols and images of people. This is one of the variants of the "People" series, which had several color interpretations (red, blue, green), each designed for a different mood or lifestyle.
The package bears an excise sticker with the inscription "GRAND-DUCHÉ DE LUXEMBOURG" and a value of EUR 1.2550, which allows the package to be dated to 2004–2005, when prices began to be marked in euros.
The texts are presented in several languages – French and German („Nuit gravement à la santé / Rauchen gefährdet die Gesundheit“), which is typical of bilingual products from Luxembourg.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium-high. The Ducal People series was produced for a short period of time and is considered one of the most interesting interpretations of contemporary design among European independent brands. The 30-pack format is quite rare in itself, which is why packs of this size stand out in collections.
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Condition assessment: Excellent – the package is completely sealed, the foil is undamaged, the sticker and print are perfectly intact.
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Historical data and popularity: Ducal is a classic of the Luxembourg tobacco industry, produced since 1969. This "People" version symbolized the marketing shift towards a young audience at the beginning of the 21st century, and therefore became a short-lived but exceptional phenomenon. Currently, packs of this series are extremely rare to find.
