Description:
This Next Filter short-run (10 cigarettes), manufactured Nobleza Piccardo SAIC. – the official representative of British American Tobacco in Argentina. The pack is covered in bright red with a subtle pattern of vertical lines and the classic Next logo in a blue rectangle.
In the upper left-hand corner are silver heraldic lions with a crown, reflecting the British design tradition. The inscription is visible in the lower part. „10 Cigarrillos Rubios - Industria Argentina“. Warning phrase on the side „"El fumar es detrimental para la salud - Ley N° 23.344"“, as required by local laws.
Glued to the top of the package greenish excise stamp with the inscription "Código N° 46 CIGARRILLOS"„, and it is accompanied by the Argentine Internal Tax Law (24,674 lei), confirming local production.
It was an economy class product, offered as a more affordable alternative to other BAT brands (e.g. Lucky Strike or Viceroy). The 10-pack format was intended for retail sales in kiosks, so such packs are considered quite rare today.
Value assessment:
Collectible Value: Medium-High. The small format (10 cigarettes) and local production make this pack interesting for collectors, especially those who collect regional editions from South America.
Condition assessment: Excellent - completely sealed, film intact, original stamp.
Historical data: Next was one of BAT's main mid-range brands, popular in South America between 1990 and 2000, produced in both Argentina and Brazil.
