Description:

This collectible chip card from Canada features a design commemorating the 1997 Fire Rat and the Chinese New Year of the Rat. The card displays vibrant red and gold tones, traditional colors associated with good fortune. Prominently featured is a stylized rat illustration, symbolizing the Chinese zodiac sign for the year. The text "1997 Fire Rat Good Luck Chinese New Year of The Rat" is clearly printed on the card, emphasizing its festive theme. The card also includes "B10041 $20" indicating a stored value of twenty Canadian dollars.

The card is produced by Bell LaPuce, a well-known Canadian telecom entity specializing in smart cards. This chip card functions as a stored value card with COSMIC chip technology, indicated by the microchip visible on the card's surface. It carries the designation of a service stored value card (SVC), suitable for telecommunication or other prepaid services. The card is sealed, ensuring it remains in original condition, and the packaging highlights its collectible nature.

The overall layout combines traditional Chinese art motifs with modern smart card technology. The background features subtle patterns and a clean presentation to emphasize the year of the rat theme while maintaining clear readability of all text and symbols. This collectible Canadian smart card reflects cultural celebration and technological design from the late 1990s telecommunications era.

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