France Télécom Call Signal vintage phone card Télécarte 50 chip
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Description
Chip-based phone card issued by France Télécom, "Signal d'Appel" model, visible on the front. The card features a colored illustration of a smiling woman using a corded phone, against a light background. At the top, the inscription "SIGNAL D'APPEL" appears in black letters. On the left, the electronic chip is clearly visible, characteristic of French phone cards from the 1990s. The mention "TELECARTE 50" is printed at the bottom left in a white box, indicating a capacity of 50 units. The official "France Télécom" logo is located at the bottom right on a blue background, accompanied by the stylized tree symbol.
The overall design of this phone card is reminiscent of the advertising and institutional aesthetic of the late 80s and early 90s, with professional photography and clean graphics. The dominant colors are beige, white, and touches of blue for the logo. No other decorative details are visible on the photographed side, which remains very legible and well-maintained.
The card's surface appears to be in good overall condition, with no deep scratches or major visible signs of wear on the front. The chip has a classic metallic appearance, with no visible oxidation. The corners of the card are rounded, typical of the standard format for French chip phone cards.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side has clear printing and well-preserved colors, with no apparent major flaws.
Did you know? France Télécom chip phone cards were introduced in France in 1983, gradually replacing telephone tokens. The "Télécarte 50" model was one of the most common formats in the 1990s, used in all public payphones on the French public network until their gradual withdrawal from the 2000s.
AFW Reassurance
Fast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to ensure its preservation during transport.
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