{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-banque-directe-paribas-50-unites-coccinelle-rare","title":"Vintage phone card Banque Directe Paribas 50 units rare ladybug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e  \nChip phone card, French advertising edition issued by the Paribas Group for the \"Banque Directe\" service, visible on the front. This phone card features a distinctive design with a large inscription \"1 an… la Banque Directe a…\", accompanied by a stylized ladybug in red and black, a striking visual symbol of this series. The \"Télécarte 50\" logo is clearly visible in the upper right, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for many phone cards of the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front of the card displays a gold-contact chip, typical of French phone cards from that era. The graphics combine typographic elements in gray, black, and red, with the mention \"banque directe\" framed in quotation marks, as well as the indication \"Groupe Paribas\" at the bottom. A \"N° Vert 05 103 104\" insert is also visible, highlighting the advertising dimension of the item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe entire visible surface has a smooth appearance with a glossy finish, characteristic of laminated phone cards. The colors are vibrant, and the contrast between the graphic elements and the white background enhances the legibility and visual appeal of the card. No major defects, scratches, or notable alterations are observable on this side, which appears to be in good condition according to the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage phone card is typical of the 1990s, a period when French banks were launching innovative communication campaigns through everyday media. Its advertising design, the presence of the ladybug, and the mention of the \"banque directe\" service make it a representative piece of the commercial iconography of that decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e  \nUsed item, sold as is. The visible side in the photo shows no apparent major defects, but traces of use or superficial marks may exist outside the visible field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e  \nThe chip phone card was launched in France in 1983 and reached its peak in the 1990s, with millions of copies produced for various uses, including many advertising series. Bank-themed cards, such as this \"Banque Directe\" Paribas card, are sought after for their historical value and iconic design from the era of public telecommunications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e  \nFast and careful shipping. Professional packaging guaranteed to preserve the integrity of your item. Experienced seller specializing in vintage and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique phone card, chip phone card, Paribas advertising card, Banque Directe, Paribas ladybug, 90s telecom, French phonecard, Télécarte 50 units, rare vintage card, collectible card France, banking advertising card, chip phonecard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324326302023,"sku":"01b184ec-13ef-4837-8592-20544dc4884d","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_2b4ed6df-2948-4d79-b497-4717595b7a02.jpg?v=1783750484","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-banque-directe-paribas-50-unites-coccinelle-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}