Non-Metallic Nestlé Ricoffy Coffee Tin (Tinplate Package)
Food Container / Packaging (Not Gold) · N/A - The yellow appearance is a decorative industrial pigment or lacquer applied to metal packaging.
Purity: 0K - This item contains no gold. It is manufactured from gold-colored ink or coating on tin-plated steel.
Type
Food Container / Packaging (Not Gold)
Purity
0K - This item contains no gold. It is manufactured from gold-colored ink or coating on tin-plated steel.
Gold Type
N/A - The yellow appearance is a decorative industrial pigment or lacquer applied to metal packaging.
Weight
250g - 750g (Gross weight including contents); empty tin estimate 50g-100g.
Description
This is a mass-produced tin for Nestlé Ricoffy, a popular chicory and coffee beverage. It features a bright yellow background that may be mistaken for a gold tone in low lighting, but it is purely industrial packaging material designed for retail grocery shelves.
Key Features
Nutritional information table, 'Good Food, Good Life' Nestlé slogan, and 'Chicória e Café' labeling in Portuguese.
Color & Finish
Mustard yellow background with high-gloss lithographic print finish; significant grime and surface patina from handling.
Hallmarks & Stamps
None. Features Nestlé corporate branding, nutritional information table, and barcode (not visible).
Dimensions Estimate
Standard 250g or 750g Ricoffy tin dimensions; approx. 12cm - 18cm height.
Gemstones & Inlays
None. Decorative elements consist solely of printed ink and text.
Clasp & Closure
Seamed metal base with a friction-fit plastic or metal lid (lid not visible).
Chain & Links
N/A - Cylindrical structural body with a folded bottom seam.
Craftsmanship Details
Industrial lithography on tinplate; rolled seams and mechanical stamping used for high-volume manufacturing.
Authentication Indicators
The presence of a 'Nutritional Information' table and a global food brand logo (Nestlé) immediately identifies this as non-precious consumer packaging.
Origin & Maker
Produced for Nestlé South Africa; packaging reflects distribution in Southern African markets (English and Portuguese text).
Era & Period
Contemporary (2010s-present) mass-produced consumer packaging.
Age Estimate
Likely manufactured within the last 5-10 years based on current nutritional labeling styles.
Cultural Significance
A staple of South African morning routines and a common sight in households across the SADC region.
Condition Notes
Fair. Visible dirt, smudging, and surface contamination on the label. No structural dents visible in this crop.
Value Estimate
Zero gold value. Retail value (full) approx. $3-$10 USD depending on size; resale value (empty) is negligible/recycling value only.
Care & Maintenance
Keep dry to prevent rust of the underlying steel; wipe with a damp cloth to remove the visible surface grime.
Similar Items
Other instant coffee tins (Frisco, Nescafé) or vintage biscuit tins often mistaken for 'gold' in quick glances due to yellow pigments.
Interesting Facts
Ricoffy was launched in South Africa in 1971 and remains one of the most recognized brands in the region.