Vintage French phone card 50 units gymnast – gymnastics phone card

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Visual Description
This phone card features a front face illustrated with a dynamic photograph of a gymnast. Against a dark background, an athlete in a red outfit performs a split mid-movement, wielding a white ribbon whose trajectory forms a luminous arabesque around her. The card has a golden chip, characteristic of French chip phone cards, positioned on the left side, accompanied by a white arrow indicating the insertion direction. The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears at the bottom left on a black background, indicating a capacity of 50 units. The overall visual is sporty, with a strong contrast between the scarlet outfit and the black background, accentuating the ribbon's movement effect.

The item has a smooth, laminated appearance, typical of chip phone cards from the late 20th century. The edges are rounded, and the surface is generally clean with no visible chips on the shown side. No brand logo or vintage is visible on this side, but the overall aesthetic evokes the 90s to 2000s period, common for this type of sports visual on French phone cards.

The golden, rectangular chip is integrated into the upper left part, conforming to the standards of French phone cards of that era. No code, serial number, or additional information is visible on the photographed side. The graphic composition highlights both the discipline of rhythmic gymnastics and the smart card technology.

This phone card is intended for telephone use, but it is also a sought-after collector's item for its sports illustration and vintage design. The motif of the gymnast in motion, with her ribbon, offers a dynamic and elegant aesthetic, typical of illustrated cards issued to promote sporting events or disciplines.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major apparent defects (no deep scratches or significant chips).

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s to replace tokens and coins in public phone booths. They became popular media for various illustrations, including sports, cultural, or event themes, and are now part of the heritage of everyday objects from the 20th century.

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