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This set of four collectible New Zealand Telecom phone cards, issued in 1992, features artwork by Manu Smith depicting scenes from Maori legend. Each card displays a vivid, illustrative design with bold colors and dynamic figures representing specific stories from Maori mythology. The text "Telecom" and "1992 MAORI LEGEND SERIES" are printed on each card.
The first card, with a face value of $20 GST inclusive, shows Maui fishing up the North Island. The art depicts Maui with a large fishhook, reeling in the island from the ocean, with swirling blue and purple patterns in the background. The second card, valued at $10 GST inclusive, illustrates the story of Rona being abducted by the moon, featuring a figure grabbing onto a crescent moon in a green and yellow-toned scene.
The third card, with a $5 GST inclusive value, portrays Tane separating the sky from the earth. It displays a warrior-like figure against a fiery orange and red backdrop with stylized swirling motifs. The fourth card, also $5 GST inclusive, shows Maui slowing down the sun as he grasps the sun figure’s rays. This card features a blue and green ocean wave design, with Maui in a canoe. Each card in the set highlights a different Maori myth through expressive and culturally significant imagery.
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.
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