{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-sncf-vintage-noel-50-unites-illustree-pere-noel-collection","title":"Vintage SNCF Christmas phone card 50 units, Santa Claus illustration, collectible","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis telephone card, visible in the photo, is a chip card model, issued for the SNCF, and intended for use on French telephone booths. On the presented side, the card features a colorful Christmas-themed illustration: in the foreground, a Santa Claus seen from behind, dressed in his red and white coat, observes a yellow and blue train in which two stylized reindeer look out the window. The entire scene is rendered in a simple and playful graphic style, evoking a childlike or comic book universe. The SNCF logo is clearly visible at the bottom right, as is the mention \"Télécarte 50\" at the bottom left, indicating a capacity of 50 units. The electronic chip and the directional arrow are visible on the left side of the card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe background of the card is decorated with winter motifs, with green fir trees and a starry blue sky, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The color palette is vibrant, dominated by red, yellow, and blue, while the outline of the card is highlighted by a dark border. The graphics and choice of subject suggest a special or promotional edition, typical of phone cards distributed by the SNCF in the 1990s for the holiday season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe support visible around the card appears to be an orange leopard-print textile material, probably a pouch or a decorative element, but it is not part of the card itself. No other details, serial number, or back are visible in the provided photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis chip phone card is a sought-after collector's item, prized for its festive illustration and its connection to the French railway world. It is a representative example of themed cards distributed by the SNCF to the general public and travelers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side appears to be in good overall condition, with well-preserved colors and legible inscriptions. No major defects are visible in the photo, but potential wear, marks, or scratches cannot be ruled out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became popular mediums for advertising and limited editions, particularly by the SNCF, which regularly offered themed series for holidays or special events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller, to guarantee the safety of the item until it is received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: SNCF telephone card, Christmas phone card, 50-unit phone card, vintage chip card, phonecard France, illustrated phone card, SNCF collectible, old telephone card, train phone card, SNCF phonecard, Christmas SNCF, Santa Claus telephone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54312531263815,"sku":"631a82db-ca85-4b4b-a275-0c3b743ed640","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_3db27d8a-ca6e-4538-9208-42eb114841d2.jpg?v=1783542338","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-sncf-vintage-noel-50-unites-illustree-pere-noel-collection","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}