In Mid January 1999, the Cuban Industry introduced new, secret codes to identify the date when boxes of cigars were finished and the factories where they were made.

Are old Cuban cigar boxes worth anything?

A: The value of a cigar box depends on its age, brand name of cigars, size, whether the box or container has an unusual shape, the theme or subject matter of the label, historical factors if any, condition, completeness and rarity.

Who makes El Rey Mundo cigars?

Habanos SA El Rey del Mundo is the name of two premium cigar brands, one produced on the island of Cuba for Habanos SA, the Cuban state-owned tobacco company, and other produced in Honduras by the Villazon family.

How much is a good Cuban cigar?

$100 per person isnt a lot, not when it comes to a good Cuban cigar at any rate. These habanos can cost as much as $25 or more depending on size and quality, with particularly elite brands climbing to over $50 apiece.