Description:
A soft gold-toned pouch with vertical red borders and a central classic logo depicting a heraldic emblem with tobacco leaves and a blue shield. Above it is the inscription Quality mix, meaning "quality mixture", and below - the name DUET in bright red letters and a caption FORMAT 100, indicating longer-format cigarettes. The overall design is subtle and elegant, typical of the East German tobacco industry of the era - clear lines, moderate color contrast and functional layout. The excise stamp with the symbol of a tobacco leaf is visible on the top of the pack.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium to high. Duett cigarettes were one of the less common brands in the GDR, so this series is of particular interest to collectors who collect Neues Deutschland Tabakwerke Dresden (VEB F6) production.
– Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, original cellophane, minimal traces of time, natural paper shine maintained.
– Historical data and popularity: Produced VEB Tabakkombinat Dresden During a period when East German tobacco production was focused on the domestic market and limited exports to socialist countries, the Format 100 series was aimed at consumers looking for longer and more "Western" cigarettes.
