Description:

This collectible phone card commemorates the Thomas Alva Edison Sesquicentennial, a special event celebrating the 150th anniversary of the birth of the famous inventor Thomas Alva Edison. The card prominently features an illustration of an incandescent light bulb, symbolizing one of Edison’s most notable inventions. The background includes stylized graphic elements that evoke light rays or electrical energy, enhancing the theme of innovation and invention.

Text on the card identifies the event as “TeleCard World ’96 New York,” linking it to the 1996 international telecard exhibition held in New York City. The card also displays “SmarTel Communication,” indicating the telecommunications company involved with this phone card. Additionally, the card references “Milan Ohio,” which is Thomas Edison’s birthplace, tying together the geographical and historical significance of the design.

Overall, the card combines historical tribute with the telecard collector’s world through clear, factual details shown on the card’s face, including the light bulb image, event title, location names, year, and corporate branding. These aspects highlight the connection between Thomas Edison’s legacy and the 1996 telecard gathering.

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.