Description:

This collection features a rich assortment of Coca-Cola memorabilia, specifically a series of vintage-style paper trading cards from 1995, numbered between 301 and 400. These cards are not phone cards; they belong to the Series 4 Coca-Cola Collection, which offers a nostalgic glimpse into the history of Coca-Cola advertising and branding from the early 20th century. The cards blend visual nostalgia with historical context, highlighting an era when Coca-Cola firmly established itself as a beloved and refreshing beverage in American culture. The top image showcases six detailed cards featuring vintage advertisements, illustrations, and explanatory text, while the bottom image displays a collection of classic Coca-Cola ads and promotional artwork reflecting Americana from the 1930s to the 1950s.

In the first image, the cards have a vintage cream background with the iconic red “Coca-Cola” logo prominently displayed, emphasizing the brand’s legacy. Card number 399 features a large outdoor lighted sign from 1948 that once stood in Miami, serving as a nostalgic reminder of how Coca-Cola’s branding became part of the urban landscape. Other cards depict scenes such as a young homemaker in 1923 preparing to serve Coke to guests, an attendant pouring a glass in 1931, and cardboard cutouts promoting Coca-Cola for home use or in schools. These text-rich cards offer detailed descriptions of advertising strategies and cultural moments when Coca-Cola marketing was deeply woven into everyday American life. The “Sprite Boy” branding subtly appears as well, connecting to the broader Coca-Cola family.

The second image presents a vibrant set of 10 Coca-Cola cards framed by a burnt orange-and-black border, featuring vivid recreations of classic advertisements and popular imagery. These range from playful and whimsical scenes, like the “Play Refreshed” card showing a little girl on a carousel horse, to patriotic Americana, such as “National Pastime...Or Anytime,” pairing a bottle of Coke with a baseball. Other cards depict joyful children or young women enjoying Coke, an assortment of glass Coca-Cola bottles on a production line, and a mountain-themed “COOLING” ad featuring a soldier with snowy peaks in the background. Each card captures a different facet of Coca-Cola’s brand identity, from youthful exuberance to timeless nostalgia.

Overall, this collection offers an engaging and detailed snapshot of Coca-Cola advertising history, reflecting both cultural moments and marketing innovations that helped shape the brand’s enduring image. The traditional paper trading cards, framed with Coca-Cola logos and stylized borders, transform these into collectible memorabilia for enthusiasts. They evoke a charming mid-century American aesthetic, from the cheerful homemaker of the 1920s to playful sprite-themed characters, illustrating how Coca-Cola’s advertisements evolved to represent not just the beverage but a lifestyle of joy, refreshment, and community. This set of 100 cards, spanning numbers 301 to 400, holds significant nostalgic value for collectors of Coke memorabilia and graphic advertising history.

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.