Description:
This collectible phone card features a vibrant, nostalgic design that highlights Coca-Cola’s iconic Santa Claus. The front showcases a cheerful Santa dressed in his classic red suit with white fur trim, holding a glass bottle of Coca-Cola. His warm, inviting expression underscores the brand’s longstanding association with holiday cheer. The background is a rich, deep green, complementing traditional Christmas colors and creating a festive atmosphere. Near Santa’s head, the familiar Coca-Cola logo appears within a red circle, prominently reinforcing the brand identity. To the right of Santa, a gold chip indicates that this is a chip or smart card, essential for use in public telephones, particularly in Canada, where this $10 LaPuce chip card was issued.
The card’s denomination, “10$,” is clearly printed in the upper right corner within a red box labeled "LaPuce," signifying the specific phone card service and its stored value. The inscription “Coca-Cola Santa Holding A Bottle Of Coke USED - C90N” emphasizes the card’s collectible nature, as it was once an active stored-value card used for phone calls. The design seamlessly combines collectible appeal with practical utility, creating a unique item that merges nostalgia with mid-90s telecommunications technology. This trend was common in the 1990s, when branded phone cards often served as memorabilia themed around popular icons like Santa Claus and Coca-Cola.
On the back, additional branding and instructions detail the card’s functionality. The top left corner features the Bell logo, indicating the major Canadian telecommunications provider responsible for distribution and usage. Bilingual instructions in French and English guide users to insert the card into the yellow card reader of a public payphone and to keep it inserted for the duration of the call. This bilingual presentation reflects the card’s Canadian origin, where both languages are official. A note indicating a print run of 35,000 copies adds to its collectibility, hinting at its relative rarity and appeal among phone card and Coca-Cola memorabilia collectors.
Centered on the reverse is a circular Coca-Cola emblem featuring a classic contour bottle against a bold red background. Above the bottle, the word “TOUJOURS” (French for “Always”) emphasizes Coca-Cola’s timeless appeal, reinforcing brand loyalty and tradition. Fine print below credits The Coca-Cola Company and outlines trademark and copyright details, ensuring the card’s authenticity.
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