New phonecards from CyTA

THE CYPRUS Telecommunications Authority (CyTA) yesterday announced the launch of a new autumn telecards collection.

Two of the series’ seven cards have anti-drug themes, one commemorating the 2000 Cyprus Rally, one the Wine Festival, another the 40th Anniversary of the Republic of Cyprus and one commemorating the performance of the opera Carmen.

One of the cards will have a nominal value of £10 of which 21,000 copies will be issued, two a nominal value of £5 of which 90,000 copies will be issued each and three with a nominal value of £3 and of which 80,000 copies will be issued each.

CyTA also announced that the production of Christmas issue cards was also underway and that more information on any of Cyprus’ telecards could be found at the Internet site, www.cyta.com.cy/telecards.

Meanwhile, the Third International Phonecards Exhibition opened at Larnaca’s Town Hall at 5pm yesterday.

Closing on Sunday afternoon and organised by the Greek Phonecard Club, the exhibition aims to help established collectors find particular cards and raise awareness on the hobby.

Besides having the opportunity to see the thousands of cards on display and hear from the six experts attending the event from Austria and Bulgaria, visitors will also have the opportunity to purchase one of 2,000 commemorative cards especially issued by CyTA for the event and a phonecard catalogue.

The card costs £5 to non-members and £3 to members of the Greek Phonecard Club with the catalogue priced at £3 or £5 with a special cover.

The Club can be contacted at 04-660079.

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