1997 Tour de France Phone Card – 50-Unit Vintage Télécarte

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Vintage French phone card, visible in the photo, issued for the 1997 Tour de France. This phone card features a colorful artistic visual on its main side, depicting a stylized bicycle wheel dominated by yellow, blue, and orange tones. The inscription "Tour de France 97 du 5 au 27 juillet" appears vertically on the right, accompanied by the official "97e Le Tour de France" logo.

The card features a gold electronic chip characteristic of French phone cards, positioned on the left below the "Télécarte 50" indication, corresponding to 50 communication units. The blue background highlights the illustration and inscriptions, emphasizing the commemorative aspect of this limited edition.

The object is in the classic format of a phone card, with rounded corners and a glossy surface. No details are visible on the back; only the front is shown in the photo. The overall condition shows good visual preservation: no scratches, cracks, or major defects are apparent on the visible side, and the colors remain vibrant.

The inscriptions are perfectly legible, offering both historical and graphic interest. This type of card was used in French phone booths at the end of the 20th century, and this model commemorates an iconic edition of the Tour de France, a major sporting event.

The card is placed on a golden-yellow satin fabric that enhances its colors, with no additional accessories or packaging visible.

Condition: Used item sold as-is, with only the front side visible in the photo. No major defects apparent on the shown surface.

Did you know? In France, phone cards were introduced in the early 1980s, gradually replacing coins in phone booths. Limited editions, such as those dedicated to the Tour de France, became very popular, with some being issued in only a few thousand copies.

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