Description:

This collection features a scarce set of Australian Credit Unions Visa Cash stored value cards from the mid-1990s, issued as a limited edition for a pilot program on Queensland’s Gold Coast beginning in November 1995. The cards are available in denominations of A$5, A$20, and A$50. Their design prominently displays the Australian Credit Unions logo in the top left corner, along with a chip for electronic transactions and the VISA Cash logo at the lower left. The front of each card showcases coin graphics corresponding to their respective values, while the backs include a clear warning that these are disposable cards. The warning emphasizes that the Visa Cash value is non-refundable and cannot be credited if lost or stolen, and it provides a customer service contact number. This highlights their role as prepaid stored value instruments rather than traditional bank cards.

The second image features the outer packaging of the set—a striking "Limited Edition Collectors Pack" adorned with a sweeping aerial photograph of a beach and ocean waves along Queensland’s Gold Coast, capturing the essence of the region where the pilot program took place. A smaller inset photo displays a cityscape of the Gold Coast, blending natural beauty with urban development. Artistic overlays depicting surfing and sand textures reinforce the regional and lifestyle theme, emphasizing the Gold Coast’s maritime culture and outdoor activities. The packaging prominently features the Credit Union and Visa Cash logos, underscoring the official nature of the product and its pioneering role within Australian banking innovations.

The third image reveals the interior of the collector pack. On the left page, a textured sand background sets a contextual tone, with footprints suggesting human presence or travel. The text informs collectors that this set contains the first Australian Credit Unions Stored Value Cards, created for a pilot program on Queensland’s Gold Coast starting in November 1995. Below the text, a small landscape photograph of the Gold Coast shoreline is positioned above a silver foil label indicating this is a limited edition set, individually serial numbered out of 1,000. On the right page, the three stored value cards—the $5, $20, and $50 denominations—are displayed in designated slots, demonstrating their organized presentation and collectible status.

Overall, this set represents a fascinating milestone in the early adoption of chip-based stored value cards within Australia’s credit union sector, predating widespread use of debit and prepaid cards. The luxurious collector’s pack highlights both the technological innovation of the Visa Cash system and the marketing emphasis on Queensland’s coastal identity as part of this financial pilot. For enthusiasts of banking history, chip card development, or Australian credit unions, this tri-denomination Visa Cash collector’s pack from 1995 offers a tangible glimpse into a unique intersection of finance and regional pride.

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