Vintage Pleumeur Bodou Telecom telephone card 50 units retro France

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Description

This vintage phone card features a photographic illustration of the famous radome of the Museum of Telecommunications in Pleumeur Bodou, Brittany. On the visible side, the iconic large white dome is clearly visible, surrounded by several parabolic antennas, all against a cloudy sky with bluish and orange hues. The overall appearance of the card is rectangular, with rounded corners, typical of French phone cards from the 80s and 90s.

In the upper right corner is the inscription "TELECARTE 50" on a blue background, indicating an original capacity of 50 units, standard for this format. The golden electronic chip, visible in the upper left, is characteristic of microprocessor phone cards used in France from the late 80s. The museum's logo appears in the lower left, followed by the inscription "MUSÉE DES TÉLÉCOMMUNICATIONS DE PLEUMEUR BODOU" in clearly legible white letters.

The card features vibrant colors and a strong contrast between the blue of the sky, the white of the radome, and the dark green of the surrounding vegetation. The visual highlights modernist architecture, emphasizing the historical importance of the Pleumeur Bodou site in the history of French telecommunications. No major defects are visible on the presented side; the surface appears clean, without scratches or significant signs of wear.

The presentation on a golden background accentuates the retro character and highlights the reflections of the chip, while enhancing the visual appeal of the object. This card is typical of French collectible telephone items, sought after for their graphics and their connection to emblematic sites.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no apparent major defects. The graphic elements and inscriptions are clear and well-preserved.

Did you know? The Pleumeur Bodou radome, inaugurated in 1962, was the first French space telecommunications center. This site enabled the first live television broadcast between Europe and the United States via the Telstar satellite. The structure, now a museum, has become a symbol of scientific heritage in France.

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