Virgin Cola Double-Sided Keychain Charm
3.15" x 1.57"
$4.99
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Keep a small reminder of Virgin Cola’s bold beverage venture close at hand. Conceived by Richard Branson and launched in the United Kingdom in 1994, the brand expanded into new regions before withdrawing from major markets and ending production. Its story includes a distinctive bottle called “The Pammy,” a United States launch in 1998 and a series of changing licensing arrangements. This double-sided keychain charm suits collectors of drinks branding and fans of the ambitious, short-lived challenger from the 1990s.
Virgin Cola was a carbonated soft drink conceived by Richard Branson and launched in 1994 through Virgin Group and Cott Beverage Corporation. The venture paired Virgin’s international brand ambitions with Cott’s experience bottling own-label drinks, aiming to challenge established cola brands. It first reached consumers in the United Kingdom, including through Virgin Atlantic flights, Virgin Trains shops and Virgin Cinemas, before a supermarket distribution agreement with Tesco in 1994. From 1996, its 500 ml bottles were promoted as “The Pammy,” with a shape inspired by Pamela Anderson. The brand expanded into Europe and other regions, and launched in the United States in 1998. Its UK bottling license moved from Cott to Princes Soft Drinks and, in August 2007, to Silver Spring. Virgin Cola left the US market in 2001. UK sales ended in 2009 after Asda, its last major stocker, stopped carrying it. Production also ended in the Philippines in 2013 and Bangladesh in 2014, where Global Beverage Company Limited was its final international licensee. With production discontinued, the brand ceased to exist as a beverage.
Keep a small reminder of Virgin Cola’s bold beverage venture close at hand. Conceived by Richard Branson and launched in the United Kingdom in 1994, the brand expanded into new regions before withdrawing from major markets and ending production. Its story includes a distinctive bottle called “The Pammy,” a United States launch in 1998 and a series of changing licensing arrangements. This double-sided keychain charm suits collectors of drinks branding and fans of the ambitious, short-lived challenger from the 1990s.
Virgin Cola was a carbonated soft drink conceived by Richard Branson and launched in 1994 through Virgin Group and Cott Beverage Corporation. The venture paired Virgin’s international brand ambitions with Cott’s experience bottling own-label drinks, aiming to challenge established cola brands. It first reached consumers in the United Kingdom, including through Virgin Atlantic flights, Virgin Trains shops and Virgin Cinemas, before a supermarket distribution agreement with Tesco in 1994. From 1996, its 500 ml bottles were promoted as “The Pammy,” with a shape inspired by Pamela Anderson. The brand expanded into Europe and other regions, and launched in the United States in 1998. Its UK bottling license moved from Cott to Princes Soft Drinks and, in August 2007, to Silver Spring. Virgin Cola left the US market in 2001. UK sales ended in 2009 after Asda, its last major stocker, stopped carrying it. Production also ended in the Philippines in 2013 and Bangladesh in 2014, where Global Beverage Company Limited was its final international licensee. With production discontinued, the brand ceased to exist as a beverage.
Product features
- Acrylic construction with white base and double-sided print
- Compact size ~3.15" x 1.57" (8 x 4 cm); measurements may vary up to 1"
- Includes metal ring and short chain for secure attachment
- Durable, lightweight—made for everyday carry
- Manufactured product sourced from China; intended for adult use
Care instructions
- Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from the China
Care instructions: Clean with a soft, damp cloth. Avoid any chemicals.