{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-loto-telecarte-50-unites-vintage-retro-france","title":"LOTO Télécarte 50-unit vintage retro French phone card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis French phone card, called Télécarte 50, is a smart card used in the 1990s and 2000s for making calls from public telephone booths. The image on the front shows a blue illustration of a lottery ball drawing machine, clearly evoking the world of the LOTO game. To the right, the word \"LOTO\" appears in colorful capital letters, vertically, against a background of blue, white, and red stripes. In the center, a dark blue phone number (36 65 70 00) is clearly legible on a light blue background. In the upper left, the inscription \"Télécarte 50\" indicates the card's capacity, 50 units, typical of cards from that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden chip, characteristic of French phone cards, is visible on the left. The card's background blends shades of blue and white, with a hazy effect, reinforcing the lottery draw theme. The edges are clean and the print remains well-contrasted. No major defects are visible on the front, apart from a few micro-scratches from use, common on this type of vintage item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographic support highlights the card against a satin golden yellow background, which is not included in the sale. This card does not display any visible manufacturer's logo on the front, but the design, typography, and chip conform to French productions of the 90s-2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhone cards like this one are sought after for their retro graphics and their connection to popular events or games. The LOTO visual is emblematic of French popular culture at the end of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis card is strictly described according to the visible side: no information about the back or the condition of the non-visible side of the chip can be provided here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item, sold as is. Visible side in good general condition with slight signs of use (micro-scratches, no apparent chips).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Smart phone cards were introduced in France starting in 1983 and reached their peak in the 1990s, before being gradually replaced by prepaid cards and the development of mobile phones. Thematic editions, such as those related to LOTO, were often released in limited series to promote national events or games.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Careful packaging, fast shipping, and guaranteed tracking. Professional seller specializing in French vintage and retro items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old phone card, France phonecard, LOTO phonecard, vintage smart card, retro prepaid card, 90s telecom, LOTO promotional item, retro collector card, France Telecom card, vintage telephony, collectible card, game phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261179613511,"sku":"89590b46-b6bf-447c-9841-93f7bb960914","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_59052c95-aa1c-4be5-810c-22ade302fe31.jpg?v=1782844176","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-loto-telecarte-50-unites-vintage-retro-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}