<P> Golden Virginia is a roll tobacco manufactured in Nottingham, England by Imperial Tobacco and sold throughout Europe . It is a blend of fine - cut Virginia, burley and oriental tobaccos . Golden Virginia first appeared in the UK in 1877 . In the UK, it is sold in 30g and 50g pouches . The pouches have a zip lock seal to keep the tobacco fresh along with a sticky tab . </P> <P> According to the Imperial Tobacco website, Golden Virginia is the number one hand rolling tobacco in the UK . It is sold in over 35 markets, predominantly in Western Europe, with its key markets being Belgium, the UK, Spain, Ireland and Luxembourg . </P> <P> On 2 March 2009, Imperial Tobacco launched its new Golden Virginia Yellow (GV Yellow) packs on to the roll - your - own market . Initially available in 12.5 g, 25 g and 50 g packs, it is now only available in 30g and 50g pouches . It is sold in the U.K, Ireland, Germany, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Spain and the Canary Islands, Slovenia, Slovakia, South Africa and Switzerland . </P>

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