Description:
„Mark Ten – classic Canadian cigarette brand, belonging to Imperial Tobacco Canada. This edition of King Size Filter is for For the Canadian domestic market, which is indicated by a bilingual warning (in English and French) and yellow excise ribbon "CANADA DUTY PAID – ONTARIO"„, meaning that the pack was taxed at the provincial tobacco rates.
The design is minimalist and typically 1980s-1990s – white background pack with green and red triangular accent, the "Mark Ten" logo with the royal coat of arms at the top and text King Size Filter.
This package is a great example that reflects the transitional period between the classic and modernized eras of Canadian tobacco packaging, when the first large bilingual health warnings began to be used.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Medium to high. Canadian editions of the Mark Ten are not common outside North America, and the 25-cigarette format and "Duty Paid" bar intact increases the appeal of the package to collectors. This is a good example for Canadian tobacco product collections, especially for those looking for bilingual examples.
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Condition assessment: Very good - the package is unopened, the cellophane is intact, there are small traces of storage on the surface. The excise stamp is clearly visible and intact.
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Historical data and popularity: „The Mark Ten was considered mid-range cigarette brand, popular among middle-aged Canadian smokers, competing with Matinée, du Maurier and Craven.
