Description:
Marlboro Mild Flavor is a reissue of the classic Philip Morris International brand for the Argentine market. The pack features an elegant white and blue color scheme, maintaining the recognizable Marlboro triangle design, but with the softer lines typical of the Mild Flavor series. The top features the authentic Argentine excise sticker "Código N°14 CIGARRILLOS", indicating the tax control number according to "Ley 24.674". The middle section features the coat of arms with the "PM" monogram, and the bottom reads "20 Cigarillos Rubios - Industria Argentina".
This edition is notable for being produced for local consumption at the Nobleza Piccardo factory (Philip Morris Argentina SA), so design details – such as lettering and colors – are slightly different from the European Marlboro Blue variants. The pack is fully sealed in cellophane, with an intact sticker and a clearly visible barcode.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium to High. The Mild Flavor Argentina edition is not widely available outside of South America and is therefore considered a regional variant by collectors. Value is higher than the regular Marlboro Blue due to the authentic local design and preservation of the original cellophane.
Condition assessment: Excellent - unopened, undamaged cellophane, excise sticker clearly visible.
Historical data and popularity: Marlboro "Mild Flavor" was popular in the Argentine market as a milder alternative to the classic Marlboro Red. The release with "Código N°14" dates back to the early 2000s, when excise designs were updated and local production was strengthened.
