Vintage Gold Card strawberry retro phone card 50 units rare advertising

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage phone card features a distinctive advertising visual from the Carte d'Or brand, famous for its ice creams. On the visible side, a large strawberry is in the background, accompanied by a stylized silver spoon. The inscription "Quand l’envie est trop forte…" (When the craving is too strong…) is clearly legible in the center, while the Carte d’Or logo appears at the bottom right, printed in gold.

The upper left corner of the card houses a golden chip typical of French phone cards, as well as a black directional arrow. At the bottom left, "Télécarte 50" indicates the card's capacity, which is 50 units. The background mixes pink and red tones, recalling the brand's gourmet universe, and the graphic composition evokes advertising campaigns from the 1990s to the 2000s.

The card has a rectangular shape with rounded corners, conforming to the standards of smart cards from that period. No other elements or patterns are visible on the presented side. The overall condition shows good preservation, with no major apparent wear on the visible surface, although slight traces of use may be present under certain lighting.

This type of object is a testament to the advertising media and communication technologies of the era, combining the appeal of the Carte d’Or brand with the retro design world of French phone cards.

The card is ideal for display in a phone card album or as decoration on a desk, shelf, or display case dedicated to vintage advertising items.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Only the front face is visible in the photo. Some minor traces related to age or possible handling, with no major apparent defects on the photographed area.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and quickly became privileged advertising media. The Carte d’Or brand, founded in 1978, often associated its campaigns with innovative media, including these cards, which are now sought after for their retro look and their connection to popular French culture.

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