Vintage France Telecom 50-unit phone card "Three-Way Call"

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Detailed visual description

This smart card telephone card, issued by France Telecom, features a color photograph on its front depicting three people outdoors, dressed in coats and berets, evoking a convivial scene. The inscription "CONVERSATION A TROIS" (CONVERSATION FOR THREE) appears at the top of the card, highlighting the image's theme. The upper left corner reveals the electronic chip characteristic of 1990s smart card phone cards.

In the bottom left, the mention "TELECARTE 50" indicates that it is a 50-unit card, a standard format for French telephone cards of that era. In the bottom right, the "FRANCE TELECOM" logo and the old telephone booth pictogram are clearly visible. The card's surface has a smooth appearance, typical of the plasticized materials used for this type of item.

The graphic elements and the characters' clothing style, associated with the France Telecom graphic charter, allow this card to be attributed to the 1990s period. The card stands out for its rare thematic visual, centered on the notion of multi-person discussion, making it a sought-after piece among advertising visual phone cards.

The visible side shows no major apparent defects, apart from a few slight traces of use compatible with a used item from this period. The corners are clean, with no visible chips in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some superficial traces of wear visible on the front, without major alteration of the visual or the chip.

Did you know? France Telecom smart cards were introduced in 1983, gradually replacing tokens and coins in public phone booths. The 50-unit format was one of the most common, but some thematic visuals like "Conversation à trois" were produced in limited series, which now gives them particular value among vintage telephony enthusiasts.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. Each item is handled with care to ensure its protection during transport.

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