Vintage France Télécom MINICOM 3612 phone card 50 units chip

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Description

Old "télécarte" phone card, visible in the photo, issued by France Télécom. The visual features a blue background with cloud motifs, as well as an illustration of a Minitel terminal displaying a blue screen. The words "MINICOM TAPEZ 3612" appear in blue letters on the left side, accompanied by the inscription "Le service de correspondance par Minitel de France Télécom." at the bottom of the card. The upper right corner features the inscription "TELECARTE 50", indicating a capacity of 50 units. A golden electronic chip is clearly visible on the left, characteristic of French chip telecards.

The design of this card is reminiscent of 1990s productions, a period during which Minitel and card-based telecommunications were central to daily life in France. The dominant colors are light blue and white, with a cloud illustration that gives the whole a distinctive retro look. The image of the Minitel in the bottom right reinforces the iconic character of this card for the history of French telecommunications.

The visible surface shows no major scratches or obvious alterations, the electronic chip appears intact and the graphics remain clear. No obvious defects are observable on the front. This card is typical of collector's items related to the history of public telephones and Minitel.

The graphic style and typography used are characteristic of France Télécom productions from the late 20th century, with a clear and informative layout. The absence of a precise date on the visible side does not allow for an exact year to be indicated, but the design and theme place the object in the 1990s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good condition, with no major apparent wear.

Did you know? Minitel, launched in 1982, revolutionized access to information and services in France before the advent of the internet. Chip telecards, introduced in 1986, gradually replaced telephone tokens and became iconic objects of French telecom culture.

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