Description:

This collectible phone card features a vibrant, playful design centered around the iconic Coca-Cola brand from the late 1990s. The left side of the card prominently displays a large, classic Coca-Cola bottle illustrated in rich browns and reds, complete with the instantly recognizable white Coca-Cola logo in cursive script. Sprouting from the top of the bottle is a cartoonish character, seemingly elated, typing or smashing on a typewriter with exaggerated enthusiasm, creating a lively and fun atmosphere. Below the bottle, a smaller cartoon figure appears to shout, “NO!!! No other way!” This character is set against a brightly colored beach scene, complete with a striped umbrella, sand, and a clear blue sky, adding a sense of summery relaxation to the design. The color palette is bold and cheerful, dominated by reds, blues, yellows, and oranges that complement the brand’s classic hues.

The card’s left edge is labeled “Telstra Phonecard” vertically, linking the design to telecommunications and emphasizing its collectible nature rather than just decoration. The upper left corner features the tag "Prizecard," highlighting the phone card’s special promotional purpose. Printed values and marks, such as the green “USED” arrow with zeroed-out monetary values, indicate that the card has been used or accounted for but now serves as a nostalgic memento of the period’s marketing efforts. The bottom right corner displays the Coca-Cola logo again, reinforcing brand identity and making the card instantly recognizable as a cross-promotional item created by Coca-Cola and Telstra.

On the right side, the tone shifts to a more formal and instructional style with a printed message about the "TELSTRA COCA-COLA PRIZECARD COMPETITION." The text guides the cardholder to check if they are an instant winner by inserting the phone card into a Telstra Payphone and listening for an announcement. It outlines steps to confirm a win and provides instructions for entering a second-chance draw, including entry procedures and deadlines in a clear, straightforward manner. The competition closes on February 21, 1997, with second-chance winners announced in March—timed to build anticipation and maintain customer engagement. The serial number printed at the bottom right corner further authenticates the card and its participation in the promotion.

Overall, this collectible phone card serves as a nostalgic artifact of a late 1990s marketing collaboration between Coca-Cola and Telstra. It combines vibrant, whimsical illustrations with practical competition information, linking the fun of the Coca-Cola brand with interactive telecommunications promotions. The scenes depicted—beach umbrellas, playful characters, and energetic typography—capture an era of analog technology and summer leisure perfectly. Meanwhile, the prize instructions reflect a concerted effort to engage consumers beyond a simple purchase. This card is as much a nostalgic keepsake as it is a reminder of how branded cross-promotions creatively blended fun and utility during the phonecard era.

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