Roland Garros 1996 phone card Télécarte 120 vintage retro orange

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This French phone card, known as a télécarte, is a special 1996 Roland Garros edition. Its visible side features a predominantly orange graphic design, typical of the clay courts of the famous Parisian tennis tournament. The pattern is composed of textured squares with white silhouettes evoking tennis movements, and a checkered section on the right. The inscription "ROLAND GARROS 1996" appears in white letters vertically on the left side, adding a touch of authenticity and immediate identification to this retro piece.

The card is equipped with a visible electronic chip on the left, characteristic of French phone cards of this generation. In the bottom right, "Télécarte 120" indicates its original capacity. The white border frames the whole, emphasizing the contrast between the central graphic and the background.

The main colors are orange and white, in a graphic style emblematic of the 90s, in line with the contemporary sports aesthetic of the time. No telephone brand logo is visible on the displayed side, but the reference to Roland Garros 1996 makes it a sought-after collector's item in the world of commemorative and sports phone cards.

The visual suggests a smooth and glossy finish, typical of laminated phone cards from this period. No major defects appear on the visible side, apart from slight wear on the edges, consistent with a used item that has been circulated.

This 1996 Roland Garros télécarte is for anyone interested in vintage advertising items, sports memorabilia, or retro telecommunication accessories. Its original design and tennis theme make it a decorative piece or a much-appreciated thematic gift.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Shows slight signs of wear consistent with its age and original use.

Did you know? The Roland Garros tournament, created in 1925, is the only Grand Slam played on clay. In the 90s, many French phone cards were issued in limited series for major sporting events, including Roland Garros, making them witnesses to the history of telecommunications and sport in France.

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