Télécarte 50 units cycling vintage retro France telephone card

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Visual Description

This smart card telephone card, also known as a télécarte, features a dynamic road cycling scene. The front shows a vivid color photograph depicting a peloton of cyclists in full race on a country road, accompanied by support vehicles and spectators in the foreground. The landscape is composed of green fields, a central tree, and a clear blue sky, typical of the French countryside. The gold chip, characteristic of French télécartes, is clearly visible at the top of the card.

The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears in the bottom left, indicating a capacity of 50 units, common information on this type of item. No specific brand logo is legible on the displayed side, but the layout, typography, and illustration style are typical of French télécartes issued in the 1990s to early 2000s.

The card has a smooth, glossy appearance, without major scratches or visible defects on the side shown. The colors remain vibrant, with no notable signs of alteration. The sports scene, associated with the world of cycling, makes it a popular item in the category of sports-themed or event-themed telephone cards.

Condition

Used item sold as is, front in very good general condition. The displayed surface shows no chips or significant wear. No major defects observed on the photographed side.

Did you know? French chip telephone cards were introduced in the 1980s and became a popular medium for thematic illustrations, especially sports-related ones. They were used in public telephone booths until the widespread adoption of mobile phones, and some limited or themed editions are now sought after for their iconography and their connection to the history of French graphic design.

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