France Telecom Call Forwarding vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units

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Description

France Telecom chip phone card, "Transfert d'Appel" (Call Forwarding) model, visible on the front. This phone card features a typical 1990s visual, illustrating a seaside scene with a person using a mobile phone in the foreground and two children playing on the beach in the background. The graphic design includes dominant light blue, beige, and white, evoking the telecommunications world of that era.

The mention "TELECARTE 50" is clearly legible at the bottom left, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of chip card used in French public phone booths. The "France Telecom" logo is at the bottom right, accompanied by the operator's emblematic blue icon, confirming the card's authenticity and period of issue.

The gold chip is visible on the left side, with no obvious signs of oxidation or apparent defects on this side. The card edges are clean, with no perceptible chipping in the provided photo. The print retains good readability, and the colors remain vibrant with a slight patina due to age.

The overall visual, typography, and "Transfert d'Appel" theme are typical of France Telecom communication campaigns from the turn of the 1990s, a period when the popularization of mobile and fixed telephone services was a major issue.

This type of chip phone card, with a thematic illustration and mention of the historical operator, is a cherished item for the history of telecommunications and vintage advertising objects, while also being a testament to French utilitarian design from the late 20th century.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with no deep scratches or significant missing parts in the photographed area. Slight wear and tear consistent with an old phone card.

Did you know? Chip phone cards, introduced in France by France Telecom in 1983, gradually replaced tokens and magnetic cards in public phone booths. Illustrated models, like this one, were often issued to promote new services or campaigns by the operator and have become emblematic objects of French telecom culture.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. The item will be carefully protected to guarantee its safety until receipt.

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