Vintage 50-unit Télécarte phone card, chip, man on phone photo

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Detailed visual description

This phone card, also known as a telecard, has a classic rectangular format with rounded corners. On the front, a color photograph covers the entire surface. It depicts a man sitting, facing forward, using a telephone. The background is composed of furniture elements and warm light, evoking a cozy indoor atmosphere. On the left side of the card, there is an electronic chip characteristic of 1990s-2000s telecommunications, and a printed white arrow indicates the insertion direction. At the bottom right, the inscription "Télécarte 50" is clearly legible in a black cartridge with white text — it is a 50-unit card, a common format in France at the time of their use.

The card has a glossy finish, with visible reflections under the lighting. The photograph of the man on the phone is clear, with warm tones, typical of certain French series or audiovisual productions from the late 20th century. On the right edge, a discreet mention indicates "Photo: JAKA et SOBOLENSKY", a sign of a licensed visual or one from a professional photographic collection.

The gold chip, integrated into the card, has a standard pattern for this type of object, with visible metallic contacts. No telephony logo or brand is explicitly visible on the presented side. The card is placed on a yellow-orange velvety fabric, which highlights its dark colors and the contrast of the photograph.

The general design, typography, and the presence of the electronic chip place this telecard in the period from the 1990s to the early 2000s. The object is typical of themed visual cards distributed in France at that time, often collected for their graphics or photographic subject.

The format is standard for a smart phone card, with no numerical dimension mentioned. The visible side shows no deep scratches or apparent chips on the photograph, but slight superficial traces of use may exist, as is often the case with this type of second-hand item.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. The presented side shows a glossy surface and a well-preserved visual, with no major visible defects on the photo. Slight traces of use possible.

Did you know? Smart phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became widespread in the 1990s, replacing phone tokens. They were used in public phone booths until their gradual disappearance in the early 2000s.

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