Description:(This description is AI generated and may contain inaccuracies.)
These four collectible New York Telephone Change Cards are part of the Ellis Island Series, each with a $5.25 value marked as "COIN REPLACEMENT CARD." Each card features a stylized illustration related to Ellis Island and iconic American landmarks connected to immigration history and New York City's waterways.
Card Series 1 prominently depicts the Ellis Island main building in the background under a blue sky. In the foreground, numerous packed trunks and suitcases are piled, labeled with various international destinations including "SPAIN" and "ITALY." A maritime cleat is visible on the left side near the water, emphasizing the port-of-entry aspect of Ellis Island.
Card Series 2 features the Statue of Liberty standing tall in front of a blue sky and calm water. Numerous brown and black trunks, as well as large wrapped packages, fill the foreground. Several trunks have labels representing different countries, including "ENGLAND," highlighting the immigrant journey arriving by ship.
Card Series 3 focuses on the ship's wheel in the center, signaling maritime navigation. Behind it, a sepia-toned photo-like image of immigrants arriving is visible near a windowed room. The text "ELLIS ISLAND" is seen in large carved letters above the wheel. Surrounding the wheel and table are various trunks, some labeled "FRANCE," "ENGLAND," and "ITALY," emphasizing the diverse origins of immigrants.
Card Series 4 depicts the waterfront with a steamboat named "JOHN F. RAYMOND" docked beside historical buildings. The foreground again features a collection of large trunks and stacked packages. The building architecture reflects the historic piers and ferry terminals of New York’s waterways, connecting transportation to Ellis Island arrivals.
Each card bears the New York Telephone Change Card™ logo and a stylized American flag banner along the top edge. The artwork collectively honors the history of Ellis Island, American immigration, and port-side landmarks in New York City.
Since we have the world's largest inventory of USA phonecards for collectors, you will not necessarily receive the identical serial/batch/PIN number that we have scanned/pictured.
| 
