Description:

This collection of 17 Australian phone cards showcases a diverse array of themes through detailed, colorful illustrations and photographs that highlight both the natural heritage and cultural richness of Australia. Among these are meticulously crafted cards featuring prehistoric Australian dinosaurs, such as Austrosaurus and Muttaburrasaurus, depicted in vivid, naturalistic settings that emphasize Australia's rich paleontological history. These cards are marked with values of $5 or $10 and feature telecommunication company logos, indicating their use during the pre-mobile phone era. The Jurassic creatures are set against lush greenery and desert landscapes, reflecting Australians' fascination with their ancient past.

Several cards in this series celebrate Australia's wildlife and environmental awareness. For example, there is a striking image of the Emperor Penguin and the Crabater Seal from Antarctica, underscoring Australia's connection to and concern for remote regions of the natural world. These animal-themed cards are paired with others that convey important environmental and community messages. Two cards, for instance, deliver emergency preparedness warnings against natural disasters, featuring cartoonish visuals of floods and bushfires. Phrases like "Floods aren't funny. Don’t be scared, be prepared!” and “Don’t be scared, be prepared!” combine humor with urgency, reflecting social awareness campaigns of their time.

The collection also includes cards that celebrate Australian culture and civic pride. The Royal Life Saving Society is featured in two cards—one depicting a child swimming and another showcasing a vintage black-and-white photograph of lifeguards at work from 1894 to 1994, commemorating a century of lifesaving efforts. Similarly, the Surf Life Saving Australia Limited card captures an action scene of lifeguards rescuing someone in the ocean, emphasizing teamwork and community spirit. An Aboriginal art-inspired design titled "Jumbarra" features traditional patterns that honor Indigenous Australian heritage, adding cultural depth to the collection.

Completing the set are cards reflecting transportation and scenic landscapes, highlighting Australia’s modern lifestyle and natural beauty. These include an image of an Adelaide O-Bahn bus, representing urban infrastructure; a picturesque river scene with rocky cliffs and lush greenery; a rugged outback road under dramatic skies, symbolizing the vastness of the Australian interior; and a pristine beach with smooth rocks and clear blue water, illustrating the coastal allure. Values on these cards range from $5 to $20, with varying charging holes along the edges—a hallmark of used phone cards. Together, these cards offer a nostalgic glimpse into Australia’s history, environment, culture, and social consciousness through the lens of collectible telecommunications memorabilia.

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.