Description:
This is a regional variant of Lucky Strike Original Blend, intended for the South American market - likely Paraguay or Uruguay. The package design has been modernized, but the classic design has been retained. Lucky Strike identity. The front side is dominated by a round logo with the inscription Lucky Strike Original Blend, placed on an amber tobacco-hued background, conveying the natural impression of tobacco aroma. Above the logo is written in a minimalist font Original Red, and below is the inscription Cigarettes a thin red line within a defined white field.
Original still in the package British American Tobacco corporate identity – a small BAT logo and the inscription „Made under license of British American Tobacco Group“ are visible on the side. The green excise stamp with the text “Código N°17 – Gobierno del Paraguay” confirms local production under an imported license. On the back is a warning in Spanish: Smoking is detrimental to health (Ley Nº 23.344).
Value assessment:
– Collectible value: medium-high. Although Lucky Strike is a global brand, this regional edition with a Paraguayan excise stamp is much rarer than the European or US variants. Such an example is considered an exotic regional variant in the context of a global brand.
– Condition assessment: excellent – original film, intact excise stamp, bright logo and typography elements, clean surface.
– Historical data and popularity: Lucky Strike Original Blend was released to highlight the tobacco's "toast" technology (the flavor extracted through roasting), and the Paraguayan releases are considered small-scale export batches. Such specimens are sought after by collectors as examples of regional diversity.
