Vintage 120-unit Marconi Phone Card - The Great Inventors rare

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Description

Collectible chip phone card, "The Great Inventors" edition, featuring Guglielmo Marconi. The visible side shows a colorful illustration of Marconi's portrait, the famous inventor and pioneer of radio communications, along with his name in white letters ("Guglielmo Marconi").

The card has a golden-brown background, with an integrated electronic chip on the left side, typical of French phone cards used in the 1990s. The inscription "Télécarte 120" appears at the top left, indicating a capacity of 120 units, a common format at the time for public telephones.

Below the portrait, there is a stylized representation of a technical invention, likely related to wireless telegraphy, evoking Marconi's scientific world. The dominant colors are brown, green, and purple, with a slightly satin effect on the visible surface.

The card has clean edges and a flat surface, with no apparent relief or embossed pattern. No other text or logo is visible on the presented side, apart from the elements already mentioned. The overall appearance is typical of collectible phone cards produced in France at the end of the 20th century, with neat graphics and a landscape orientation.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The card appears to be in good overall condition based on the visible side: no chips, deep scratches, or noticeable signs of wear observed in the photo.

Did you know? Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) was one of the major inventors of wireless telegraphy. In 1901, he successfully made the first transatlantic radio transmission, connecting England to Newfoundland. Phone cards bearing his image pay homage to this foundational advance in the history of modern communications.

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