Description:
„Yuanfang“ – a Chinese cigarette brand manufactured by Xuchang Cigarette Factory, owned by China Tobacco Henan Industrial Co. This model was designed for for export, what does the inscription indicate “"Sole importer for the USSR and foreign trade"” – this means that the packaging was supplied to foreign markets, most likely to the former USSR countries or Asian regions.
The design clearly reflects the Chinese export aesthetic of the 1990s – white packaging with horizontal stripes in shades of blue, minimalist logo „Yuanfang“ in Latin letters and Chinese character for the name 远方, meaning "far" or "away." Above is blue sticker with gold Chinese characters, indicating that the package is intended for export (“专供出口” – specifically for export).
This pack is quite rare, as most export series were limited editions and sold only to Asian or Soviet markets.
Value assessment:
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Collectible value: Higher than average. Export Chinese cigarettes, especially from the 1990s, are in demand among collectors due to their limited availability and cultural specificity.
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Condition assessment: Very good - original cellophane, export sticker attached, surface minimally damaged.
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Historical data: „Xuchang Cigarette Factory was founded in 1952, one of the oldest tobacco factories in Henan Province, and later incorporated into the China Tobacco network. Yuanfang was an export model that represented a cleaner design, milder tobacco line.
