{"product_id":"carte-telephonique-vintage-gymnastique-telecarte-50-retro-sport-france","title":"Vintage gymnastics telephone card, Télécarte 50, retro sport France","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vintage phone card, known as \"Télécarte 50,\" features an iconic sports visual. On the front, a gymnast is depicted mid-jump, wearing a blue, red, and white leotard, evoking the colors of France. The scene is set against a blurred blue background, typical of photographs taken during sports competitions, creating a dynamic atmosphere and a sense of movement accentuated by the athlete's aerial pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the upper right, the electronic chip characteristic of French phone cards is clearly visible, framed by a silver area with geometric patterns. The inscription \"TELECARTE 50\" appears in black capital letters on a white background, positioned vertically on the left side of the card, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of item in the 80s-90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe overall design remains true to the sports graphic style of the era, with a dominant blue and tricolor touches on the leotard. The card has rounded corners and a glossy surface, with some signs of wear and fine scratches visible from certain angles, typical of a card that has been used or stored without specific protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography, graphics, and chip format are characteristic of French phone cards issued in the late 20th century. No other text or brand logo is legible on the front, apart from the capacity indication and the presence of the chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card, with its thematic visual of artistic gymnastics and its retro style, illustrates a period when smart cards were everyday objects, now having become testaments to the history of telecommunications and French popular culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Some scratches and signs of wear visible on the surface, with no major chips on the displayed side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip-based phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s, gradually replacing telephone tokens. They became genuine visual communication supports, with thematic series dedicated to sports, culture, or special events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour purchase will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in vintage and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old chip card, gymnastics phone card, France phone card, retro sports card, vintage phonecard, 90s phone card, sports collectible card, old phone card, artistic gymnastics, 50 unit phone card, French phonecard, retro phone card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54261628240199,"sku":"f638eb03-2439-4fa6-a1ae-23c8a1b4a5b8","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d250c0d2-8e0d-4988-b304-7ac3d1fa7604.jpg?v=1782848371","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-telephonique-vintage-gymnastique-telecarte-50-retro-sport-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}