Telephone card LOTO Télécarte 120 chip vintage France 90s

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Detailed visual description

This French phone card, known as a "telecarte," features a front side illustrated with an iconic LOTO visual, depicting a blue lottery drawing sphere containing numbered balls. On the right side, the word "LOTO" appears in vertical letters, each letter framed in a blue or red colored square. In the upper left, "Télécarte 120" is clearly visible, indicating the card's initial credit. The gold-contact chip, typical of French phone cards from this period, is present on the left. At the bottom, the sequence of numbers "36 65 70 00" is printed in dark blue, likely a service number related to the LOTO campaign of the time. The background displays shades of blue, with a smoke or mist effect at the bottom, highlighting the visual aspect associated with the world of games and chance.

The card has a standard rectangular format, with rounded corners and a smooth surface, typical of France Télécom telecartes from the 90s. No other logos or manufacturer mentions are visible on the displayed side. The overall graphic composition is characteristic of promotional materials from the late 20th century, with a simple and functional design focused on immediate recognition of LOTO.

The card's overall condition, as observed, shows no cracks or chips. There is a slight, discreet mark or stain on the lower right part, with no significant impact on the readability of the printed elements. The colors remain vibrant, and the chip shows no pronounced wear in the visible area.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Slight visible mark on the bottom, colors well preserved, surface without apparent major defects. Printed elements and chip remain clear to the naked eye.

Did you know? Chip-based telecartes were used in France starting in the 1980s and became very popular advertising and commemorative items in the 90s. Themed editions, like this LOTO version, were often issued in limited numbers for specific campaigns, making them visual testaments to French popular culture of that era today.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller. The item is handled and prepared with the utmost care to ensure its protection until delivery.

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