Description: Tekel is a former Turkish state tobacco monopoly, known for its wide range of cigarettes. The 2001 series pack features a minimalist yet striking design – gold stripes, a red emblem with the words „2001“ and clear warnings about the dangers of smoking in English indicate that this was an export version. The Tekel logo and strict graphic structure at the top of the pack emphasize the standardized production of state-owned manufacturers that was common at the time.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Average. Although the pack is not a limited edition, it is attractive to collectors because it reflects the transitional tobacco policy in Turkey and the end of Tekel's operations (before the company was privatized).
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Condition assessment: Unopened, in excellent condition, with original film.
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Historical data and popularity: Tekel products are an important part of Turkish tobacco history, and surviving examples from this period are gaining increasing historical significance. Collectors from the Middle East, the Balkans, and Turkey are most likely to seek out these packets.
