Telecard 50 units vintage woman phone chip telephone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage phone card, known as a "Télécarte," features on its visible side a photograph of a smiling woman in an orange outfit, talking on a white telephone handset. The background suggests a bright domestic scene, with a window and light curtains, typical of French advertising visuals from the late 20th century. In its lower corner, the card has a gold chip with visible contacts, characteristic of smart telecards used in France from the 1980s. A white arrow pictogram, pointing downwards, is visible below the chip to indicate the direction of insertion into the device.

On the upper left edge, the inscription "Télécarte 50" is printed in white on a grey background, indicating a capacity of 50 units (call credits), a typical phrasing for French phone cards distributed by France Télécom at that time. The overall appearance of the card is rectangular, with rounded corners, a glossy finish, and slightly patinated colours, testifying to its age.

The graphics and the person's clothing style suggest a possible dating between the late 1980s and early 1990s, a period during which this type of visual was common in institutional and advertising communication related to landline telephones. No brand logo is visible on the presented side, apart from the generic name "Télécarte."

The card's surface shows good general preservation. No chips, missing parts, or breaks are visible on the presented side. Some traces of use or micro-scratches may be present, typical of a handled item, but no major alteration is observable in the provided photograph.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side is in good general condition with slight handling marks.

Did you know? The first French smart telecards were introduced on a large scale in 1983 by France Télécom, making France one of the pioneering countries in the use of smart cards for public phone booths. Their design often reflected the graphic and cultural trends of their era.

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