Description:
A light background package decorated with vertical black lines with a dominant red and gold circle in the center. It contains the brand name – GOLD LINE, followed by a series marked FILTER KINGS. The side strip of the pack is red with a white logo, highlighting the name and quantity of cigarettes – 20. The information at the bottom: Blend made from selected fine aromatic tobaccos and matched with international filters, emphasizing the aspiration for international quality.
Visually, the pack retains the classic style of the 1970s and 1980s: minimalist, structurally balanced, without excessive graphics, and geared toward the „international standard“ consumer. This style was typical of the Indian tobacco industry, as the country sought to modernize local brands in line with a Western image.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium-High - This packet is interesting as an example of the modernization period of the Indian tobacco industry. It is rare outside of Asia and is valued for its simplicity of design and its excellent condition.
– Condition assessment: very good – the package is unopened, with original film, without color changes or printing defects.
– Historical data and popularity: „Gold Line belonged to the Indian domestic segment, produced Godfrey Phillips India (or a similar private manufacturer) in collaboration with local tobacco companies. During this period, brands such as Four Square, Scissors, Gold Line and Taj competed with each other in India to become the choice of the higher end of the domestic market.
