Vintage France Telecom 50-Unit French Lottery Phone Card

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Description

This old phone card, known as a "télécarte," is a chip card issued by France Telecom. The visible side features a bright pink background and a promotional visual for Française des Jeux centered around the "PiLe" scratch card game. The main inscription, in black letters, reads: "POUR TELEPHONER, TROUVEZ LE BON COTE." To the left, the characteristic golden chip of these cards is visible, accompanied by a green arrow. In the center, an image of a scratch card coin and the words "PiLe" as well as "GAIN 5F" and "NUL SI DECOUVERT" are clearly legible.

In the upper right, the card mentions "Télécarte 50 unités" in white on a pink background, specifying that this card can only be sold sealed or through a vending machine. The France Telecom logo in white is visible, as is the Française des Jeux logo at the bottom. A pink band at the bottom left bears the inscription "Télécarte 50" in white letters.

The card also displays a website address ("www.macarte.com") and the text "Régie T France – Créez et offrez vos Télécartes personnalisées sur…". The overall design aligns with the typical advertising aesthetic of the 1990s, with vibrant colors and contrasting fonts.

The visible surface shows some signs of wear and handling, including slight scratches under glancing light, but no chips or major defects are apparent on this side. The corners are rounded, and the card retains its original luster.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Only the front side is visible in the photo. Slight traces of use, but generally good condition for a vintage item in this category.

Did you know? Chip-enabled phone cards, introduced in France in the 1980s by France Telecom, marked a revolution in public access to telephones. Many of these cards were issued in limited or promotional series, quickly becoming collector's items and communication tools for brands like Française des Jeux.

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