Description:

This collection of 15 prepaid phone cards from AT&T celebrates the third installment in the Quarter Bears™ series, honoring U.S. states through a distinctive blend of numismatics and Americana-themed collectibles. Each card showcases a plush bear character representing a specific state, designed as a bean bag toy with the state's flag embroidered on its back. Accompanying the bears is an image of an official state quarter from the America the Beautiful Quarters program, highlighting the state's nickname, date of admission, and iconic imagery from the coin’s reverse side. The bears hold miniature U.S. flags in their paws, and their plush colors are carefully chosen to match or complement the state's theme or flag. The cards also display their issuing year, primarily between 2003 and 2006, and include five minutes of prepaid phone time, emphasizing their promotional and collectible nature.

Each bear is uniquely color-coded: Michigan’s bear is yellow and purple, featuring the Great Lakes State quarter and its seal on the back; Florida’s bear is bright orange and teal, paired with the Gateway to Discovery quarter; Texas’s bear is a deep blue, showcasing the Lone Star State quarter and the Texas flag; Iowa’s bear is honey-brown, with the Education and Schoolhouse quarter; Wisconsin’s bear is vibrant green, alongside the Forward State quarter. These colors stand out against solid backgrounds that correspond with the bear’s hue or the state’s identity, making each character instantly recognizable. This vivid color coding enhances the cards’ visual appeal, appealing to collectors interested in state pride, coin collecting, and cultural memorabilia.

As the series moves westward, California features a brown bear—aptly named for the “California Republic” flag—paired with the 2005 quarter depicting the Carquinez Strait Bridge near Sacramento. Minnesota’s blue bear proudly displays the North Star State quarter, illustrating a lake scene, while Oregon’s purple bear is accompanied by the Crater Lake quarter, a stunning natural landmark. Kansas is represented by a golden-yellow bear with the Buffalo State quarter; West Virginia by a deep red bear featuring the New River Gorge Bridge quarter; and Nevada by a light gray bear paired with the Pony Express quarter. Each plush bear vividly reflects its state’s nickname and quarter imagery, creating a charming homage to American history, culture, and geography.

The final group includes Nebraska’s bright yellow bear with the Chimney Rock quarter; Colorado’s soft lavender bear alongside the Rocky Mountains quarter; North Dakota’s white bear accented with blue, representing the bison quarter; and South Dakota’s white and purple bear featuring Mount Rushmore on its quarter. These cards serve not only as practical prepaid phone cards but also as collectible Americana tokens—merging currency, plush animals, and flags into a thoughtfully designed series. Perfect for collectors of promotional memorabilia, state history enthusiasts, and numismatists, the set captures a nostalgic era when physical phone cards were popular, transforming them into charming keepsakes imbued with cultural significance.

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.