Vintage France Telecom Télécarte 50 phone card orange chip

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Description

This listing is for a phone card, a chip-based telecard issued by France Telecom, as shown in the photo. The front, fully visible, features a vibrant orange background decorated with stylized floral patterns in yellow, green, and blue tones. The inscription "Télécarte" is centrally placed in slanted white letters, while "Télécarte 50" appears in the bottom right in a blue box. The France Telecom logo is clearly legible in the top right.

The golden electronic chip, positioned on the left, attests to the authentic nature of this telecard, typical of models used in France in the 1990s and 2000s. The card has a glossy finish, with visible reflections on the surface. No major defects are observable on the presented side: the card appears in good visual condition, with no obvious scratches or scuffs on this side.

The vibrant graphics and luminous colors reflect the graphic style employed by France Telecom at the end of the 20th century, favoring playful motifs and bright hues to catch the eye in public telephone booths. The design highlights the card's functionality while offering a decorative aspect, characteristic of telecards from this era.

The visible electronic chip confirms its intended use for French telephone booths equipped with chip readers. The rectangular format, rounded corners, and absence of any apparent markings on the other sides (not visible here) conform to France Telecom telecard standards.

This vintage France Telecom phone card, "Télécarte 50" model, is ideal for those seeking an object testifying to the history of telecommunications, or to complete a thematic presentation on the evolution of chip cards in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, wear, or notable alteration.

Did you know? The chip-based telecard was introduced in France in 1983 by France Telecom, making the country one of the world's pioneers in this technology. Telecards were massively used until the 2000s, before the rise of mobile phones. Some limited or decorative series are now sought after for their historical and graphic value.

AFW Reassurance

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