Vintage France Telecom Seville Universal Exhibition 1992 phone card
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This old telephone card is a smart card issued by France Telecom, specifically designed for the Seville Universal Exposition in 1992. The object has a classic rectangular shape and a visual design dominated by deep blue, with an architectural illustration of the French Pavilion, as well as several official inscriptions.
On the visible side, the mention "TELECARTE 50" is clearly visible at the top right, indicating a capacity of 50 units. The main inscription "EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE SEVILLE 1992" occupies the center of the visual, while the mention "Official Partner of the French Pavilion" is displayed at the bottom left, accompanied by the historical France Telecom logo. A golden electronic chip is integrated on the left side, typical of French telephone cards of that era.
The card features a sober and institutional graphic design, typical of official editions related to major international events of the early 1990s. The solid blue background highlights a stylized architectural representation, probably that of the French pavilion in Seville, with a discreet mention "VIGUIE JODEY TIGNOLLE" below the illustration.
The general condition visible in the photo shows a clean surface, without any major apparent defects. The edges appear sharp and the chip shows no visible traces of oxidation or degradation. The card is photographed on a plain yellow fabric, which enhances the blue hue and the visual contrast.
This vintage telephone card is a tangible testament to a significant international event and an era when the phone card was an everyday object, both utilitarian and a medium for institutional communication.
Condition: Used item, sold as is. Only the front is visible in the photo; the condition of the back is not described.
Did you know? The Seville Universal Exposition of 1992 marked the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's discovery of America. France Telecom, as an official partner of the French Pavilion, issued several commemorative phone cards for this event, which have now become emblematic objects of French telephone heritage.
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