Monday, June 6, 2016

1962-63 El Producto Coasters Set of 6

The 1962-63 El Producto set of 6 full-color coasters feature Gordie Howe, Glen Hall, Frank Mahovlich, Dave Keon, Jean Beliveau and Henri Richard.


The coasters came folded accordion-style as an insert with the 25-pack Christmas box of El Producto cigars. My set is still intact:


 Each 3-inch diameter coaster has a brief player bio on the back (birthplace, height and weight).

The coasters are not exactly rare, and a complete set or two can often be found on eBay at any given time. The set generally commands a ~25% premium when offered as a still-intact strip of 6.


Much more rare are the accompanying cigar box bottoms of the same star players. Among the most rare post-1950 hockey cards, the full-color panels can list for $500 or more each.