Citroën XM vintage retro phone card 12,000F advertising edition

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

This smart card telephone card features the Citroën XM model, an iconic vehicle of the French brand, depicted here in a burgundy hue against a natural landscape background. The visible side presents a polished advertising visual, with the inscription "CETTE TELECARTE VAUT 12 000F T.T.C." (THIS TELECARD IS WORTH 12,000F INCLUDING TAX) in large white characters, topped by the red and white Citroën logo in the upper left corner. The golden chip is clearly visible on the left, typical of French phone cards from the 1990s.

In the center, the Citroën XM is clearly visible in a side view, with the inscription "XM" legible on the front. The graphics and typography correspond to the model's production period, suggesting a promotional edition designed to highlight the Citroën range through a utilitarian medium. The background combines shades of green, brown, and blue, evoking a coastal or mountain road, emphasizing the vehicle's road-going character.

The design of this card is in line with the aesthetic of 90s advertising materials, with quality photo printing and a typical layout of the era. No details are visible on the back. The whole offers a glossy surface, with no apparent matte effect, reflecting light on the photo.

The card shows no major scratches, impacts, or visible chips on the front. The edges appear clean and regular. The overall visual condition is good, with faithful color rendering and clearly legible inscriptions.

This Citroën XM advertising phone card is a representative example of the convergence between automotive communication and everyday objects at the end of the 20th century. It is a retro object, emblematic of the era when the smart card was at the heart of telephone use in France.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. See photos for the exact condition of the front.

Did you know? The Citroën XM was voted "Car of the Year" in 1990. Smart card phone cards, introduced in France as early as 1983, became privileged media for advertising and limited editions in the 1990s, before being gradually replaced by mobile phones.

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