Vintage Buitoni Télécarte 120 chip retro 90s ad phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual Description and Identification

This listing is for a vintage French phone card, known as a "télécarte," of the chip type. The visible side features a red background adorned with thin yellow diagonals, with a gold electronic chip inserted on the left side. In the upper right corner, the text "TELECARTE 120" appears in a white and black cartouche, indicating a capacity of 120 units, typical of French public telecommunications in the 1990s.

The central visual displays the promotional text "Vous invitez vos amis à dîner ? Buitoni" (Are you inviting your friends to dinner? Buitoni), with the Buitoni brand logo in yellow and red, underlined by a yellow line. The inscription "Retournez cette carte" (Turn over this card) appears in the bottom right corner. The card features a retro advertising design, very characteristic of 90s commercial communication. No other markings or logos are visible on this side.

The dominant colors are vibrant red for the background, yellow for the lines and lettering, and white for the main text. The gold electronic chip is typical of memory phone cards used before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. The overall appearance is smooth and shiny, with some signs of use and micro-scratches visible at certain angles.

This type of card was primarily used in public telephone booths in France. The presence of the Buitoni brand makes it an advertising medium reflecting its era, sought after for its retro theme and the nostalgia of telecommunications before the digital age. No other elements or the reverse side are visible in the photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The card shows slight signs of wear and fine scratches visible in light, with no apparent structural defects on the shown side.

Did you know? Chip phone cards appeared in France in the early 1980s, gradually replacing telephone tokens. Promotional editions, like this one featuring Buitoni, were produced in limited quantities starting in the 1990s, becoming emblematic witnesses to popular culture and brand communication of that decade.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. Each item is checked before shipment to ensure safe delivery.

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