{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-france-1996-telecarte-50-unites-illustree-rare","title":"Vintage French phone card 1996 Télécarte 50 units illustrated rare","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, also known as a telecard or phone card, stands out for its colorful graphic design and its theme related to the evolution of international dialing codes. On the visible side, the card features a humorous illustration depicting three characters holding numbered signs \"0 0\" in front of a fourth character displaying \"19,\" referring to the change in code for international calls in France. The red inscription specifies: \"Pour appeler l’international, le 00 remplace le 19.\" (To call internationally, 00 replaces 19.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper left, a red sticker indicates the date of October 18, 1996, at 11 PM, highlighting a precise moment of transition in French telecommunications. In the lower left, the mention \"Télécarte 50\" indicates that the card was intended for 50 communication units. A visible microchip confirms that it is a smart card, typical of French telephone card technology in the 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card features a plain white background, which highlights the illustrations and text. The main colors are white, orange, yellow, and black, with some touches of blue and red for the text and graphic details. The typography and illustration style are characteristic of French advertising design from the mid-90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall condition observed in the photo shows a clean surface with no major visible defects. No chips, scratches, or significant signs of wear are noticeable on the presented side. The electronic chip appears intact, with no apparent signs of alteration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLegible inscriptions include: \"18 octobre 1996 à 23h\" (October 18, 1996, at 11 PM), \"Télécarte 50\" (Phone Card 50), \"Pour appeler l’international, le 00 remplace le 19.\" (To call internationally, 00 replaces 19.) No other specific markings or logos of a telephone operator appear on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with no major apparent defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e French smart phone cards were introduced as early as 1983 and became iconic in the 1990s. The switch of the international code from \"19\" to \"00\" in 1996 marked a turning point in European telephone numbering, harmonizing access to international calls across the European Union.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfessional Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in collectibles and vintage items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: telecard France, chip phone card, vintage phonecard, 90s smart card, rare prepaid card, France Telecom, telecommunication, collectible card, 1996 illustrated card, 50 units, vintage phonecard, telecom collectible\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54270388764999,"sku":"99865d35-7316-4973-aeac-e910f9063aaa","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_db64e3f7-d7aa-483f-90bb-2123df5e7e8f.jpg?v=1782964635","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-france-1996-telecarte-50-unites-illustree-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}