Description:
The luxurious Excellence International Blend 100's pack features a classic design with a dominant gold background and a central blue horizontal stripe that features the name EXCELLENCE.
Above the logo is a coat of arms with two lions and shields, one of which features a crowned symbol. The gold background is subtly textured, giving it the impression of a metallic surface.
Text below International Blend 100's and an Italian warning “"Nuoc gravemente alla salute"” ("Severely harmful to health"). Another warning on the back “"Ogni anno il tabagismo fa più vittime degli incidenti stradali"” ("Smoking kills more people every year than traffic accidents").
The pack has an authentic Italian excise stamp. The entire surface is covered with the original film, and the pack format is an elongated "100's", typical of longer cigarettes.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-high. This edition is not widely distributed, and the Italian-origin "Excellence" packs are less common than the standard Western European variants. The pack is considered visually distinctive due to its retained gold design and "100's" format.
– Condition assessment: Excellent, unopened, original film, clean surface, minimal age spots on the foil.
– Historical data and popularity: „Excellence was produced as a line of cigarettes for the more luxurious segment, most likely related to Philip Morris whether BAT Italy production base for the Italian domestic market. This series focuses on longer format and mild blend cigarettes, popular among consumers in the late 80s and early 2000s.
