Vintage 1996 Basic Man Phone Card Télécarte 50 chip retro ad

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This phone card shown in the photo is a French chip card, issued in 1996 for the "BASIC HOMME" skincare brand. It features a striking advertising design from the late 90s, with a deep red background, a black and white male profile photo on the right, and a gold chip integrated on the left, typical of phone cards from that era.

At the top of the card, an inscription specifies the validity period of the offer: "From April 15 to June 30, 1996 - Give your skin the surest close protection." The mention "BASIC HOMME" is clearly indicated in the center, accompanied by the electronic chip. At the bottom, a black band displays four products from the "BASIC HOMME" range, presented vertically with the inscription "BASIC HOMME" on either side. The value of the card is clearly visible: "Télécarte 50" at the bottom right.

The card's surface shows a slightly glossy appearance, with some visible signs of wear on the front, mainly in the form of micro-scratches and small marks, typical signs of an object that circulated in the 1990s. The colors remain vibrant and the inscriptions perfectly legible.

This model combines several sought-after elements: masculine cosmetic advertising, typical 90s graphic design, and a limited edition for a specific period. All of this makes it an emblematic retro object, also called a phonecard or prepaid card on international sites.

The card is used and sold as is, with its signs of use visible in the photo.

Did you know? Chip phone cards, introduced in France in the 1980s, revolutionized access to phone booths by replacing tokens and coins. Advertising editions, like this one for BASIC HOMME, were often issued in limited quantities and are now prized for their graphic value and their testimony to the marketing trends of their time.

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