Vintage Télécarte 50-unit phone card with oriental architecture chip

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This phone card, known as a "Télécarte," features a colorful illustration with dominant green, blue, and yellow hues, depicting architecture of oriental or Mediterranean inspiration. On the visible side, stylized motifs evoke a tower or minaret topped with a white dome, with arches and geometric decorative elements. The golden chip, typical of French phone cards from the 1990s and 2000s, is clearly visible in the upper left corner of the card.

The vertical inscription "Télécarte 50" appears on the right side, indicating a capacity of 50 units, which was common for single-use phone cards. The visible surface has a glossy finish, with no excessive reflections or apparent marks in the photograph. The graphics combine vivid flat colors and stylized outlines, typical of illustrated phone cards with a commemorative or tourist purpose.

The front of the card does not feature any clearly legible telephone brand logo, but the chip's placement and the mention "Télécarte" indicate it was manufactured for the French market. The edges are clean, and no deformation is perceptible in the photo.

The background of the photo, a satin yellow fabric, highlights the vibrant colors of the card and emphasizes its smooth surface and overall state of preservation. No serial number or additional details are visible on this side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side appears in very good visual condition, with no scratches or notable defects in the photograph. The colors are vibrant, and the golden chip shows no apparent wear.

Did you know? Chip-enabled phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became a symbol of the pre-mobile era. The illustrated series, often created by artists or for events, are sought after for the diversity of their designs and their historical value in the history of public telecommunications.

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