France Telecom 1998 Télécarte 50 vintage Phone Card Work From Home Week

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Description

This smart card phone card, issued by France Telecom, features an original design on the front, combining childish graphics with a professional theme. The front displays a brightly colored drawing, created by children from the Piquecos school (France), illustrating various objects related to teleworking: computer, keyboard, telephone, office accessories. The card is titled "European Teleworking Week" and dated November 2 to 9, 1998, confirming its issue in the late 90s.

The mention "Télécarte 50" indicates that it is a prepaid 50-unit smart card, a standard format for French public telecommunications at that time. The inscriptions are clearly legible on the visible side: "Nous allons vous faire aimer l’an 2000. France Telecom" (We will make you love the year 2000. France Telecom). The golden electronic chip is integrated on the left, typical of French phone cards from this period.

The white background highlights the black, green, blue, and orange drawing, with stylized elements reminiscent of 90s aesthetics. The whole evokes both the utilitarian function of the card and a commemorative aspect, emphasizing the importance of teleworking on the eve of the year 2000.

The card has a smooth finish with direct printing on the surface. No major defects or alterations are visible on the shown side; the colors remain clear, with no apparent significant signs of wear. The childish illustration gives this phone card a unique character, emblematic of France Telecom's thematic editions.

The mention "Dessin des enfants de l’école de Piquecos (France)" (Drawing by the children of the Piquecos school (France)) appears in the bottom right, adding an extra layer of authenticity and precise provenance to this item. This card will interest any buyer looking for a representative piece of retro communication and French advertising items from the late 20th century.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows no chips, noticeable scratches, or significant discoloration. The printing and chip are intact according to the photographed area.

Did you know? France Telecom phone cards, which first appeared in 1983, were very popular in France during the 80s and 90s. Some thematic editions like this one, linked to national events or campaigns, became emblematic of the public telephone landscape before the widespread advent of mobile phones.

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