Vintage Queen Band Commemorative Smart Card

This item is a rectangular plastic smart card, approximately the size of a standard credit card, featuring the iconic rock band Queen. The card utilizes a high-gloss finish over a photographic print. The imagery depicts band members Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon in a promotional pose from the mid-1980s. A notable technical feature is the embedded gold-toned microchip located towards the top center, suggesting it was designed for use as a telephone card, transit pass, or prepaid member card. The card displays a vertical 'QUEEN' logo on the right side against a yellow banner, alongside an 'AIDS STOP' logo in the upper right corner, indicating a charitable or awareness-related release, likely from the early to mid-1990s. The word 'POPCORN' is printed in orange at the bottom left. In terms of condition, the card shows significant signs of age and handled wear, including surface scratches, minor delamination near the edges, and slight fading of the color saturation. There is also a vertical white crease or scratch mark visible on the left side. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced promotional telecommunication ephemera from the late 20th century.