Cigarette label, commonly known as cigarette paper and cigarette shell, is the outer packaging of cigarettes. Cigarette label collection is one of the three largest collections in the world. In recent years, prices have risen rapidly, especially before the 1980s, cigarette labels became scarce, prices rose sharply, and many fake cigarette labels appeared.

1. Check the paper quality of cigarette labels: the paper quality of old cigarette labels is soft and rough, while the fake cigarette labels are mostly paper produced today, which is smooth and brightly colored.

2. Check the pattern printing: mainly distinguish the pattern printing color, registration color, grain, etc. Many patterns of fake cigarette labels use computer technology, which can be used as a printing difference from old cigarette labels. In addition, the printing ink of the old cigarette label is soaked in paper for a long time; The ink of fake cigarette labels usually floats on the surface.

3. Check the trademark text: The trademark text of old cigarette labels is generally hand-painted, while many fake cigarette labels use computer fonts.

4. Smell: The old cigarette label has been printed for a long time, and the smell of ink has basically dissipated; Because the printing cycle of fake cigarette labels is relatively short, they generally have some ink flavor.

5. Pay attention to counterfeit labels: counterfeit labels are cigarette labels printed out of thin air by counterfeiters, and cigarette factories have never actually designed or produced corresponding cigarette brands. The identification of such cigarette labels requires collectors to have some practical collection experience and go to the relevant cigarette label forums to watch and learn. As long as there is no greed, they can try to avoid receiving fake cigarette labels.