Description:

This collectible phone card features the debut cover of TeleCard World magazine, a key publication dedicated to telephone card enthusiasts in the United States. The branding is bold and prominent at the top, displaying "TeleCard World" in large, bright orange letters, accompanied by the tagline "America's Leading Magazine for Telephone Card Collectors," underscoring its authoritative position in the hobby. This card commemorates the magazine’s first issue, Volume 1, Number 1, marking its entrance into the world of telecard trading publications. The design immediately captures the excitement and growing trend of the early 1990s, with the headline "CARD MANIA!" rendered in striking navy-blue font, emphasizing the rising popularity of telephone cards as collectible items in the U.S. during that era.

Below the headline, the card showcases images of three distinct collectible phone cards, each accompanied by detailed information about their origins and market value trends. The first prominently features the "Democratic Convention" card, which displays a silhouette of the New York City skyline, including the iconic Twin Towers of the World Trade Center—an important historic symbol before their destruction in 2001. The card bears the inscription "d92," indicating the 1992 Democratic Convention. Its value increased from a modest $1.00 in July 1992 to an impressive $1,700 by March 1994, illustrating the rapid appreciation of telecard collectibles over a short period.

Flanking this card are two others: the "Empire State 1" and a second "Democratic Convention" card, both with similar pricing histories. The Empire State 1 card features a striking silhouette of the Empire State Building against what appears to be an evening or dusk backdrop. Its value soared from $5.25 in November 1992 to an impressive $140 in early 1994. The second Democratic Convention card presents a different design, showcasing the Statue of Liberty against a vibrant blue and orange background that exudes energy and excitement. Its value appreciated from $5.25 to $320 during the same period, demonstrating how thematic and location-based designs influenced collector desirability. These specific price points provide valuable insights for telecard traders and collectors interested in market trends within this niche.

This collectible phone card is more than a snapshot of a unique hobby; it also serves as a cultural time capsule reflecting early 1990s America, especially New York’s symbolism with the World Trade Center.

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.