Description
Riviera – it is one of the most visually appealing Albania's socialist period cigarette brands produced in the Durrës factory.
Dominates the pack warm red, gold and cream color scheme, which conveys the theme of "seaside elegance" - reflecting the name Riviera.
Centrally located tobacco leaf symbol arranged on a background made up of repeating small leaves – a subtle graphic solution that gives rhythm to the path.
The entry at the top FILTER emphasizes that these are filtered cigarettes - still considered a luxury item in Albania at the time.
On the top of the package – blue excise stamp with the inscription "ALBANIA"„, confirming the authentic local market release.
It is one of several brands through which the Albanian tobacco industry attempted to approach a "Western" aesthetic, although production was still centralized and state-controlled.
Value assessment
Collectible value: High.
Riviera Filter – one rarer and more aesthetically valuable Albanian cigarette packs.
Due to its perfectly preserved design, bright colors, and intact cellophane, this specimen has a high collector's value.
Albanian packaging from this period is becoming increasingly sought after in international collector markets (especially in the Balkan and Western European groups).
Condition assessment: Very good - original cellophane, no damage, excise sticker clearly legible.
