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Abstract

A card system and methods that encompass a card issuer entity and a plurality of service providers so as to automatically compile, issue, utilize, and process collector cards for the purpose of enjoyment, purchase of goods and services, and for the activation of other card-based privileges. The portable collector cards are realized by smart card technology and have the ability to compile and process collectible information, and store and use a monetary amount to simulate debit/credit card payment means. Biometrics identification of cardholders, as well as cryptographic certification of collectible card data and related information, can optionally be encoded onto the cards and can be verified and validated at various point-of-service locations upon presentation of the card for utilization, including for manipulation of collectible information, rendering of card-based services, and for communications of card data and database information.

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