Erased iPhone - My Number still showing up under Contacts

I recently reset my old iPhone 5 as I am preparing to trade it in. After the reset I turned it on to make sure everything was deleted. All looks good, except when I go to my Contacts listing, my phone number is still listed next to "My Number:" although service has been transferred to my new 6. Is there any way to permanently remove that information from my old phone?

Did you possibly still have your old SIM in the phone? Anyway, see this support document for instructions on how to prepare your device to sell/trade. It includes important information on dealing with Activation Lock. What to do before selling or giving away your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

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