Description:

This collectible phone card, titled "QUARTER BEARS™ Maryland 1788," features two plush teddy bears prominently displayed on the front. Both bears are a rich, dark purple, crafted with fine details that highlight their unique designs. The teddy bear on the left wears a sweater embroidered with "MARYLAND 1788" and has the number "7" on its chest, suggesting it is part of a limited or sequential series within the Quarter Bears collection. Its left foot bears a patch with the American flag, emphasizing the patriotic theme tied to Maryland’s statehood year of 1788. Additionally, a tag or medallion attached to the bear’s ear displays the year "2000c," aligning with the collectible's vintage.

The teddy bear on the right is slightly different, dressed in a patchwork sweater that mimics the Maryland state flag, featuring its distinctive red, white, black, and yellow quadrants. This detail underscores the card’s commemorative purpose, celebrating Maryland’s historic significance as the "Old Line State." Both bears have button eyes and stitched noses, giving them a classic yet collectible toy appearance that appeals to enthusiasts of teddy bears and state memorabilia alike. The card itself functions as a prepaid phone card offering five minutes of calling time and is linked to AT&T services.

To the right of the bears, a clear design element mimics a quarter coin, also commemorating Maryland's statehood year of 1788. Inside the coin image, the phrase "MARYLAND 1788, THE OLD LINE STATE" is paired with the year 2000, tying the collectible to the new millennium. The bottom right corner features the classic AT&T globe logo and its iconic lettering, providing branding and authenticity as an official phone card. The overall color scheme is light, allowing the deep purple bears and colorful flag patches to stand out vividly.

At the bottom of the card, it confirms that the product is a five-minute AT&T phone card, with a note that rates vary across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. This detail further establishes the card as both a practical telecommunications tool and a collector’s item for enthusiasts interested in American history, teddy bears, and commemorative tokens.

The reverse side features typical elements found on prepaid phone cards from the era. At the top, instructions guide users on how to operate the card, including dialing directions and PIN code usage for accessing the prepaid minutes. A large white area serves as the magnetic strip for phone card readers to swipe and deduct minutes. Additional fine print provides legal notices, terms of use, and customer service contact information. The back also includes copyright and manufacturing details for Timeless Toys, Inc., the creator of the Quarter Bears series, reaffirming the collectible’s authenticity. The layout is minimalistic yet functional, designed to complement the decorative front without detracting from the card’s usability.

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