Description:

This collectible phone card is a visually captivating tribute to endangered species, with a special focus on the koala—one of Australia’s most beloved marsupials. On the left side, a sharp, high-resolution photograph captures a koala gripping a eucalyptus branch, its natural habitat. The image highlights the koala’s distinctive fluffy ears, large black nose, and soft gray-and-white fur, evoking a sense of innocence and fragility. A softly blurred backdrop of green leaves further accentuates the koala as the central subject.

Above the photo, the card bears the label "ENDANGERED SPECIES SERIES" in vertical white letters set against a dark blue strip, with the word "KOALA" boldly displayed in red. This designation underscores the card’s conservation message, drawing attention to the koala’s threatened status due to habitat loss and environmental challenges. The left side’s natural imagery contrasts with the more graphic and symbolic elements featured on the right half of the card.

On the right side, the Australian flag is prominently positioned near the top center, linking the koala to its native land. The flag displays the Union Jack in the upper left corner, the Commonwealth Star beneath it, and the Southern Cross constellation on the right, all set against a rich blue background. This section is overlaid on a textured red field that adds visual depth. Printed here are the card’s issuance details: "ISSUED 01/21/95" marks the release date, while "0159/1500" indicates this is a limited edition, the 159th card in a series of 1,500.

The bottom right corner features the issuer’s logo, ACMI, rendered in a dynamic font with yellow and orange stripes that suggest motion. Next to the logo, the card’s value, "$20 TELECARD," is displayed in bold blue letters, clearly denoting its functional and collectible worth. More than just a telecommunications tool, this phone card serves as a collectible that promotes wildlife conservation, blending practical design with powerful environmental symbolism that honors Australia’s natural heritage and the urgent need to protect its endangered species.

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.