Description:
Dark blue, glossy surface package with classic DIGGING logo in the center. The emblem depicts a white silhouette of Klaipėda Castle with a red ribbon and the number "20" at the bottom. The manufacturer is indicated on the sides - UAB Philip Morris Lithuania. The green Lithuanian excise stamp remains on top, confirming national production after the restoration of independence. The design is clear, traditional, with a bright national color, typical of the early 1990s Lithuanian issues.
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: Medium–higher. "Kastytis" is one of the first brands of the period of independent Lithuania, therefore these packages are valued for their historical and symbolic significance. Early editions with the original excise tax are becoming increasingly rare.
– Condition assessment: Excellent, unopened, original cellophane, excise stamp still intact.
– Historical data and popularity: „"Kastytis" was produced by UAB Philip Morris Lithuania, when the international company started operating in Klaipėda after 1994. This filterless model is a classic example of local production, reflecting a transitional period in the Lithuanian tobacco industry. It is valued by collectors as a symbol of national tobacco history.
