Vintage French Navy telephone card rare Cols Bleus

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Description

This phone card features a distinctive visual related to the French Navy (Marine Nationale). The visible side displays a background illustrated with waves and a ship, with clearly legible inscriptions, notably "Marine Nationale" in stylized yellow letters and a slogan: "Être marin, c’est agir tous les jours pour que la mer reste un espace de liberté" (To be a sailor is to act every day to ensure the sea remains a space of freedom). The official logo of the Marine Nationale, with blue, white, and red colors, appears in the upper right. The mention "Telecarte 50" is also present on the left side, indicating that it is a chip card, typical of the 1990s-2000s in France.

The card features a visible chip, characteristic of French phone cards from that era, and shows a collaboration with the magazine "Cols Bleus," whose logo appears at the bottom right. Contact information is printed at the top and bottom of the card, highlighting its internal promotional use within the Marine Nationale. The overall graphic design, predominantly blue and white, evokes the maritime and institutional world.

The card's surface appears to be in good condition according to the photo, with a smooth appearance and no major visible scratches. The corners are rounded, typical of the bank card format, and no pronounced signs of wear are visible on the presented side. The printing is clear, with fine details in the marine decor and inscriptions.

The card is placed on a shiny gold fabric, which enhances its contrasting colors and professional appearance. No elements of the back or other sides are visible in this photograph; only the front side is described here.

This type of phone card, known as a "telecarte," falls into the category of vintage advertising objects and institutional souvenirs. It is particularly interesting for its connection to the history of French telephony and the internal communication of major public institutions.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Only the front side is visible in the photo; the surface appears well preserved, with no major observable defects. Please refer to the image to assess the visual condition.

Did you know? Chip phone cards, like this one, were introduced in France in the early 1980s by France Télécom. They were used extensively in public phone booths before the advent of mobile phones, and some limited edition cards, especially those related to institutions or events, have become sought-after items in the vintage market.

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