Description:(This description is AI generated and may contain inaccuracies.)
This collectible chip card is a U.S. West communications promotional stored value card issued in 1998. It features a $1 value and was designed for use at Scottsdale, Arizona’s Fashion Square Mall. The card showcases the tagline “One Great Store Leads to Another” along with the U.S. West logo prominently displayed. The design includes references to shopping malls, automobiles, and transportation, underscoring U.S. West’s connection with multiple sectors and services.
The card is a smart card with actual printing integrated directly onto its surface, rather than a sticker. The words “Complimentary Scottsdale Arizona Fashion Square Mall 1998 SAMPLE” appear, indicating this card was produced as a sample for promotional purposes. The text “g&d,” which refers to Giesecke & Devrient, a known card manufacturer, also appears on the card.
Overall, this card represents a stored value promotional piece by U.S. West Communications during the late 1990s, highlighting commerce and transportation themes tailored for the southwestern U.S. retail environment. The combination of corporate branding, location-specific information, and the smart card technology reflects its use as a functional and collectible item linked to U.S. West’s services at the time.
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