Description:

This collectible bank card is an Australia ANZ Visa Cash stored value card issued in 1996, identified as a pre-trial version. The front of the card features a dual motif design, combining traditional coin and banknote imagery with modern banking technology. On the left side, a close-up image of a $20 Australian banknote is clearly visible, showcasing intricate details typical of Australian currency design, including a portrait and decorative elements. The right side of the card contains the embedded chip used for secure electronic transactions, along with the printed text "ANZ", "Australia", and "Visa Cash," confirming its function and issuing bank.

The card also displays the brand name "Gemplus," known for manufacturing smart cards and electronic banking solutions. The overall design aligns with the mid-1990s period when chip cards were being introduced as new payment technology. The background of the card uses subtle textured patterns reminiscent of currency security features, merging traditional monetary design with electronic banking. This card serves as a stored value payment method under the Visa Cash system, issued by ANZ in Australia before the widespread commercial release.

Text elements on the card are clear and concise, including “Australia ANZ VISA Cash Pre-Trial 02/96” printed on the front. These details certify the card’s role as a pre-release or test version for Visa Cash services within the Australian market. The inclusion of both coin and banknote design elements highlights the bridging of physical currency and digital stored value. This card is a notable example of early stored value bank cards issued by ANZ and produced with Gemplus technology.

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