{"id":20214,"date":"2025-10-15T11:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/colligatum.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=20214"},"modified":"2025-10-15T11:06:50","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:06:50","slug":"vek","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/colligatum.com\/en\/product\/vek\/","title":{"rendered":"VEC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"515\"><strong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"217\">Description:<\/strong><br data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"220\" \/><strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"239\">\u201e&quot;VEK King Size&quot;\u201c<\/strong> \u2013 cigarettes of Bulgarian origin, manufactured <strong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"312\">\u201eBulgartabac<\/strong> The group of companies was founded during the period when Bulgaria sought to expand its tobacco exports to Eastern and Central Europe. The name &quot;VEK&quot; (Bulgarian &quot;\u0432\u0435\u043a&quot; - &quot;century&quot;) symbolizes longevity and tradition.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"903\">The design is characterized by <strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"580\">in a bright red geometric pattern<\/strong>, resembling a medal with a crown symbol in the center. The upper part depicts <strong data-start=\"659\" data-end=\"717\">gold-colored &quot;VEK&quot; logo with a decorative frame<\/strong>, typical of Bulgarian design in the late 1980s. The color scheme \u2013 red, gold and white \u2013 conveys the prestige that was popular among local premium cigarettes at the time.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1120\">The information on the side of the package is in English (&quot;20 Quality Cigarettes&quot;, &quot;King Size&quot;), so it was probably <strong data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1044\">export permit<\/strong>, intended for international trade (especially the Eastern Bloc and the Middle East).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1147\"><strong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1145\">Value assessment:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<li data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1395\">\n<p data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1395\"><strong data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1170\">Collectible value:<\/strong> Medium-high. This model is not common among Bulgarian cigarette collections, especially preserved with intact cellophane. Due to the export nature, some versions have minor design differences (excise location, font).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1396\" data-end=\"1506\">\n<p data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1506\"><strong data-start=\"1398\" data-end=\"1420\">Condition assessment:<\/strong> Excellent - original cellophane, clear print image, minimal signs of aging.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1666\">\n<p data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1666\"><strong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1533\">Historical data:<\/strong> \u201e&quot;VEK&quot; was produced during a period when Bulgaria exported tobacco products to over 40 countries, mostly through Bulgartabac Export.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"50\"><strong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"34\">Brand and name:<\/strong> VEK King Size<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"77\"><strong data-start=\"52\" data-end=\"62\">Size:<\/strong> 20 cigarettes<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"79\" 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