{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-50-unites-gymnastique-rythmique-design-retro","title":"Vintage phone card, 50 units, rhythmic gymnastics, retro design","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French telephone card, visible in the photo, features a typical 1990s-2000s design, with a retro and authentic aesthetic. The front features a colorful illustration of a rhythmic gymnast performing an acrobatic move, a blue ribbon swirling around her body. The scene is dynamic and highlights the flexibility and grace of the sport. The card's background is white, which makes the central motif stand out and gives it a clean and modern look for the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the top of the card is the electronic chip characteristic of smart phone cards used in France from the early 90s. The inscription \"Télécarte 50\" appears in black on a white background, positioned vertically on the left side, indicating the card's capacity in units. The black arrow above the chip indicates the direction of insertion into phone booths. No brand or operator logo is visible on this side, which emphasizes the graphic and sporting aspect of the visual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card shows clean edges and a flat surface, with no visible scratches or chips in the photo. The illustration's colors remain vibrant and well-contrasted, particularly the blue and black of the gymnast's leotard, the blue of the ribbon, and the character's natural skin tone. The overall appearance is that of a collector's item in good visual condition, typical of vintage phone cards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of phone card was widely used in France to make calls from public phone booths before the popularization of mobile phones. Sporting themes were common for special or limited editions, often sought after for their decorative and nostalgic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is presented on an orange-yellow textile background, which does not belong to the item and is used only for photographic enhancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is, as shown in the photo. Some traces of use may be present but nothing notable appears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Smart phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became a popular communication medium until the 2000s. Themed sports editions, like the one illustrating rhythmic gymnastics, were sometimes issued for competitions or national events, and bear witness to the history of graphic design applied to everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in vintage and retro items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old phone card, France phone card, vintage smart card, gymnastics design, rhythmic gymnastics, 90s, retro sports card, France telecom, phonecard, French phone card, sports collection card, 50-unit card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233068536135,"sku":"bf589397-6c65-45b5-8ac8-7b27ab6d02b4","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_341e9c09-5e95-4d53-833e-0397150fe73e.jpg?v=1782434364","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-50-unites-gymnastique-rythmique-design-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}