Description:

This collectible phone card features a prominent design centered around the theme of an endangered species—the humpback whale. The front side showcases a striking image on the left: a humpback whale breaching the ocean surface, its massive body arched above the water, highlighting its distinctive long pectoral fins and textured skin. The background depicts a mountain range capped with snow, suggesting a cold or temperate region typical of humpback habitats. Above the whale, a partly cloudy blue sky adds a vivid, serene atmosphere, emphasizing the majesty of this marine giant. Rich, natural colors—deep blues of the water and sky contrasted with the white and gray of the whale—reinforce the environmental awareness theme.

To the right of the whale image, a small American flag signals either the country of issue or the card’s connection to the United States. Beneath the flag, the issue date "01/15/94" is printed in a clean, bold yellow font that stands out against the marbled gray background on this side of the card. This section also displays an edition number, "000/500," indicating a limited series collectible, which enhances its value for collectors. In the bottom right corner, the logo and name of the issuing company, "ACI Advantage Communications, Inc.," appear in a red and yellow gradient font. The gold lettering of "$50 TELECARD" emphasizes the card’s monetary value for telephone service, blending utility with collectability.

The left border features a vertical text strip that reads "ENDANGERED SPECIES SERIES" in white against a red background. Directly below, in bold yellow letters, the species "HUMPBACK WHALE" is highlighted, clearly indicating that this card is part of a series aimed at raising awareness about endangered animals. This thoughtful layout and design underscore the importance of conservation, using the phone card as a medium to educate and promote awareness on a broader scale. The card’s dimensions and glossy finish make it a desirable item for collectors of environmental memorabilia and phone card enthusiasts alike.

Turning to the back side, the surface is dominated by a tiled grid of small squares, typical of prepaid phone cards from that era, used to track remaining credit. A magnetic stripe runs horizontally across the upper portion, appearing darker and indicating its function for electronic reading by phone booths or card readers. Contact information for customer service or recharging details may be printed in small type, though it is not clearly visible here, suggesting a focus on functionality. The background maintains a simple, utilitarian design compared to the front, emphasizing usability over aesthetic appeal. Together, both sides of the card combine artistic thematic expression with practical telecommunications technology, reflecting the mid-1990s era when phone cards were widely used.

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