Vintage Schhh...! yellow 50-unit Télécarte phone card, chip, France

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

French telephone card known as a "Télécarte," featuring a visible chip on the front. The visual displays a bright yellow background with a graphic pattern evoking sparkling glass, bubbles, and multicolored dots, topped with the inscription "Schhh...!" in stylized black letters. On the left side, "Télécarte 50" is printed vertically in a black box. The overall aesthetic is typical of the 1990s, with a colorful and dynamic advertising design characteristic of that period.

The card's surface shows a nice sheen, with no major scratches or visible chips in the photo. The gold chip is integrated into the lower part, slightly to the left of the center, and shows no visible signs of oxidation. The sparkling pattern is enhanced by red, green, and yellow droplets and dots, reinforcing the festive and refreshing look of the design.

The lettering and graphic elements are clear and well-preserved. No brand logo is explicitly visible on the front, but the word "Schhh...!" directly references famous advertising campaigns associated with soft drinks in the 90s. The rectangular format with rounded corners conforms to the standards of French telephone cards from that era.

The card is photographed against a golden yellow background, which accentuates the vibrant tone of the object and highlights its graphic appearance. No structural defects, cracks, or folds are visible on the photographed area. The electronic chip, typical of memory phone cards, is in good cosmetic condition.

This item is a visual testament to the advertising and utilitarian objects of the late 20th century, sought after for its retro aesthetic and its connection to the history of French telecommunications.

Condition

Used item, sold as seen in the photo. The front is in very good apparent condition, with no major wear or notable defects in the photographed area.

Did you know? Chip telephone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became the standard payment method for public telephones until the late 1990s. The visual "Schhh...!" refers to the iconic Schweppes advertising campaign, whose slogan left its mark on French popular culture.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in vintage and advertising items.

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