Vintage Citroën XM 8000F Télécarte 50 rare chip phone card

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Detailed visual description

This old phone card, known as a "telecard", features a front side illustrated with a black Citroën XM, seen from a three-quarter rear view, against a stylized landscape background. The upper part of the card, on a red background, displays the words "CETTE TELECARTE VAUT 8000F T.T.C.*" in large white letters, accompanied by the Citroën double chevron on the left. On the right, there is a vertical strip with the inscription "Télécarte 50", indicating the call unit capacity.

The card is equipped with a visible electronic chip on the left, characteristic of French telecommunications in the 1990s. The lower area shows a detailed drawing of the vehicle with the inscription "XM" legible on the rear trunk, typical of Citroën's visual identity during this period. The entire front is in excellent visual condition, with no apparent scratches or alterations on the illustrated surface.

The design highlights a strong contrast between the red upper band, the central white area, and the dark illustration of the Citroën. The graphics, the use of the font, and the presence of the chip place this telecard in the second half of the 1990s, an emblematic period for this type of advertising and utilitarian object in France.

The front has a smooth and shiny finish, typical of chip telecards of that era. No other elements, logos, or additional text are visible on the exposed side other than those described above.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible surface is in very good condition, with no noticeable defects, chips, or apparent scratches on the illustrated side.

Did you know? Chip telecards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became advertising and collector's items in the 1990s. The Citroën XM, a flagship model of the French brand, was produced from 1989 to 2000; it regularly appeared on promotional materials from this period, including some limited edition telecards.

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