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$20. First Issue 5/93 Phone Pass America (Americall)

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SKU   Mfg   Issued   Price

11025   ACL   15000   $15.95

Description:

This collectible phone card, issued in May 1993, embodies the design aesthetics and technological utility of its time. The card, prominently marked as the "Phone Pass," bears a distinctively bold and futuristic typeface that reflects the innovative spirit of the early '90s. The word "Phone" is designed with circuit-like lines running through its letters, suggesting connectivity and modern communication. The cream-colored band at the top holds this title, along with a small "SM" symbol, indicating a service mark—a sign of the proprietary nature of the card.

Dominating the lower portion of the card is a vivid field of blue, starkly contrasting with the top’s red and cream strip. Set against this blue background is the denomination value, "$20", clearly indicating the card’s worth in telecommunication credit. The strategic placement and size of this number make it easily noticeable, serving a dual purpose of both design balance and user information. The card's monetary value was significant for the period, representing extensive call time at a time when such cards were an essential tool for many individuals.

The brand name "AmeriCALL" is emblazoned across the bottom left of the card. The typography cleverly merges form with function, starting in a lighter shade of blue and transitioning to red with a stylized arrow shooting forward, symbolizing speed and forward progress. This design choice encapsulates the company's commitment to rapid and reliable communication. A white silhouette of an eagle soars beside stars, echoing patriotic themes and suggesting high standards, possibly appealing to American sensibilities with its symbolic imagery of freedom and strength.

The card’s layout is intentionally simple yet effective, encapsulating the period’s consumer culture and technological optimism. It harkens back to an era when telecommunication was both a burgeoning necessity and a luxury. As a collectible, the card not only offers functional insight into the telecommunications industry of the early '90s but also serves as a cultural artifact, capturing the ethos of an age on the cusp of the digital revolution. The clean lines, contrasting colors, and symbolic design elements all contribute to its status as a nostalgic piece of digital memorabilia.

Keywords:
User Card, americana, Red White and Blue, flags, patriotic, american symbolism, american symbols, phonepass, vartec intercom, inc., AmCall
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