Description:

This collectible phone card features a charming design centered around a pair of plush teddy bears known as "Quarter Bears™," set against a vibrant orange background. The bears are a rich blue hue, with intricate embroidery that incorporates U.S. quarter coin motifs, paying tribute to Minnesota’s state quarter issued in 2005. On the left side, a front-facing bear stands proudly, embroidered with the year "2005" on its left ear, directly referencing the quarter’s release year. Its chest bears the inscription "Minnesota 1858" in white stitching, highlighting Minnesota’s admission as a state. The bear’s paw clutching a small embroidered American flag symbolizes patriotism and a connection to American numismatic collectibles. Overall, the detailed embroidery adds a layer of historical significance and national pride to this adorable stuffed figure.

Behind the front-facing bear, a second bear reveals its back to the viewer. This blue bear’s rear features a square patch resembling the central emblem of the Minnesota state quarter. The patch depicts a detailed image of a loon—the state bird—surrounded by trees and water, capturing Minnesota’s natural beauty. This design creates a three-dimensional tribute to the quarter’s imagery, linking the plush bear directly to the coin it celebrates. The bears’ vibrant color and textured textile contrast beautifully with the smooth, bright orange background of the phone card, ensuring they stand out prominently.

At the top right corner of the card, the text reads “QUARTER BEARS™ Minnesota 1858,” emphasizing the bears’ theme and Minnesota’s founding year, reinforcing the collectible aspect. Below, the phrase “COMMEMORATIVE PREPAID PHONE CARDS” is printed in yellow, indicating both its collectible nature and functional purpose. A large image of the Minnesota 2005 quarter is stamped to the right, providing a visual reference to the coin that inspired these bears. This depiction includes details such as the loon, pine trees, the word “Minnesota” along the upper edge, and the date “2005” with “E pluribus unum” along the bottom.

In the lower right corner, the AT&T logo indicates that this is a five-minute prepaid calling card issued by the telecommunications company, valid within the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. The bottom of the card features a copyright notice from Timeless Toys, Inc., dated 2003, highlighting the collaboration between the toy maker and AT&T to create this unique collectible. Overall, this side of the card seamlessly combines collectible memorabilia—through the teddy bears and quarter imagery—with the practical utility of prepaid phone service.

Turning the card over reveals a predominantly white and beige design, with a more utilitarian layout containing essential information. The back includes a phone number for dialing to use the prepaid minutes, along with a prominently displayed PIN in a designated box, necessary for activation and making calls. Clear instructions guide users on how to utilize the card effectively. Additional details include legal disclaimers regarding usage limits and service terms, standard for prepaid phone cards, along with a magnetic stripe along the top edge that encodes the data needed for system recognition. This side of the card serves its practical purpose by providing all necessary information in an organized manner, balancing functionality with the collectible appeal highlighted on the front.

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.