{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-sncf-vintage-telecarte-50-puce-ancienne-france","title":"Vintage SNCF phone card Télécarte 50 old chip France","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\u003eA telephone card with a visible chip, known as a \"télécarte,\" issued for the SNCF. The presented side features the SNCF logo in its blue and red version, associated with a large graphic arrow characteristic of 1980s-1990s institutional design. In the upper left, the golden chip is clearly visible, highlighted by a blue triangle indicating the insertion direction. In the lower left, the inscription \"TELECARTE 50\" specifies the card's original capacity (50 units). The background is off-white, enhanced by a wide horizontal gray band. The corners are rounded, conforming to the standard bank card format of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface shows some traces of wear and handling, with slight marks visible on the white area, typical of actual use. The inscriptions remain perfectly legible. No additional decoration or illustration; the card relies on its sobriety and the strong visual identity of the SNCF.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visual style, typography, and logo correspond to the late 20th century, probably around the 1980s-1990s, making it an emblematic object from the era of public telecommunications in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis card stands out for its minimalist and institutional design, typical of advertising or partner télécartes distributed for large national organizations. The slightly patinated appearance reinforces the vintage character of the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is, with visible traces and marks of use on the presented side. Chip and inscriptions intact on the visible side. See photo for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip télécartes, introduced in France in the early 1980s, revolutionized public telephone access by gradually replacing tokens. SNCF-branded cards were often distributed in stations or during special operations, and are now testimonies to the history of French transport and telecommunications.\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 specializing in vintage items and authentic French souvenirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old telephone card, SNCF télécarte, vintage chip, chip phonecard, France télécom, retro smart card, SNCF memorabilia, 80s telephony, old phone card France, SNCF collector, vintage telephony, French smart card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324329283911,"sku":"4ae114ce-5f33-48bc-9055-223b929c8eaf","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_702d5927-210f-40e7-9a62-eab909522d4b.jpg?v=1783750665","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-sncf-vintage-telecarte-50-puce-ancienne-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}