Description:

These images showcase a collectible series known as "Quarter Bears™," produced by Timeless Toys, Inc. between 2000 and 2008. The series features plush bears designed to commemorate each U.S. state and its corresponding quarter from the 50 State Quarters coin program by the U.S. Mint. Each phone card in the series displays a front image of a stuffed Quarter Bear alongside its matching state quarter, highlighting a significant year related to the state's founding or admission to the union. These cards were created as commemorative prepaid phone cards, offering five minutes of AT&T calling time, blending Americana collectibles with functional memorabilia.

Each bear is uniquely colored to reflect either the state's flag colors or an artistic interpretation that makes it distinctive. For example, the Delaware bear is a muted teal with the Delaware state flag stitched on its back and the American flag on one foot. The Pennsylvania bear is bright yellow, featuring the Pennsylvania coat of arms on its back and additional symbols on its feet. The New Jersey bear is deep purple with its "Crossroads of the Revolution" emblem on the back. The bears' colors range from pastel pink for Mississippi to tie-dye patterns for Louisiana and Arizona, showcasing the diversity among all 50 state tributes.

Designed with meticulous detail, each bear features embroidered text on the front displaying the state's name and year of statehood or the establishment of its constitution. The right ear bears the issue year, while the bears' feet often display small American flags and symbols relevant to their respective states—such as miniature state seals or iconic emblems representing local heritage or historical significance. The state quarters depicted on these cards often incorporate landmark or cultural symbols, like the Liberty Bell for Pennsylvania or the Palmetto Tree and Crescent for South Carolina, included alongside the bear.

The back of each phone card provides instructions on how to use the prepaid calling feature and includes customer service contact information for AT&T. These cards were produced as limited edition collectibles, some featuring serial numbers (e.g., "Serial number 190/250" on the back). While the company partnered with AT&T to ensure the phones' functionality, they also served as collectible pieces appealing to enthusiasts of Americana, numismatics, and unique plush toy memorabilia—particularly collectors familiar with the Quarterbear bean bag toy series. This fusion of a functional phone card with a collectible plush toy links the nostalgic appeal of bear toys with the ongoing U.S. project of honoring state heritage through quarter coins, enriching the collectible experience with both historical significance and tactile charm.

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.