Vintage France Telecom Télécarte 50 chip phone card -30% 90s

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Visual Description

This telephone card, known as a "Télécarte 50", is a smart card issued by France Telecom. Its visible side features a graphic design with vibrant, gradient colors, dominated by a large orange-red disk evoking a sunset against a blue landscape, with a reflection effect on the water. The golden chip, typical of French phone cards from the 90s, is positioned in the upper left. The entire design is framed by a dominant navy blue, enhancing the retro and advertising aspect of the item.

In the upper right, the mention "TELECARTE 50" appears in white letters on a blue background, indicating the card's capacity. The advertising slogan "Quand le jour baisse, LE TELEPHONE AUSSI." (When the day ends, SO DOES THE PHONE BILL.) is printed in white and orange, with a blue insert specifying a -30% reduction on calls between 6:00 PM and 9:30 PM. At the bottom, the slogan "Téléphone, le fil de la vie." (Telephone, the thread of life.) and the France Telecom logo are both printed in white. Legal mentions specify that the displayed price was valid as of June 1, 1992, which precisely dates this phone card.

The card has a smooth, shiny surface, typical of laminated cards from this period. No major defects are visible on the front face; the chip appears intact, and no significant scratches or wear marks are noticeable in the photographed area. The typography and graphic style are characteristic of the early 1990s, with a saturated color palette and sharp contrasts.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The front face shows a very good visual presentation, with no chips or major apparent alterations in the photographed area.

Did you know? France Telecom smart cards were introduced in the early 1980s and became a symbol of the French urban landscape until the 2000s. The mention "Télécarte 50" indicates a credit of 50 units, which was standard at the time. Promotional campaigns like this one, combining catchy graphics and price reductions, accompanied the evolution of telephone habits in the pre-mobile era.

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