Vintage telephone card Télécarte 120 old telephone chip collection

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Description

Chip telephone card, Télécarte 120 model, in a vintage edition. The front face displays a clear and contrasting image of an antique telephone on a golden-brown background, evoking the aesthetic of early 20th-century telephone sets. On the left, the vertical inscription "Télécarte 120" is clearly legible, confirming the card's series and capacity.

The graphic design highlights a wooden wall telephone with a handset, featuring details of a dial and metallic supports. The golden electronic chip appears in the upper right corner, typical of French telephone cards used in the 1990s. The entire card has a satin finish, without excessive shine, and the corners are rounded for ease of handling.

The dominant color palette combines warm tones of brown, ochre, and gold, giving the object a distinctly retro look. No telephone brand logo is visible on the front face, but the presence of the "Télécarte 120" mention attests to its original use for public telephone booths on the French network. The carefully printed central motif highlights old technology, making it both a decorative object and a relic of telecommunications from before the mobile era.

The card appears to be in good overall condition on the front face: no deep scratches or major stains are visible, only slight traces of use consistent with a period object. The edges show discreet wear, typical of cards that have been circulated but well-preserved.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The front face shows a good overall appearance with minor signs of use, without apparent structural defects.

Did you know? Chip telephone cards first appeared in France in 1983, gradually replacing tokens and magnetic stripe cards in public telephone booths. The "Télécarte 120" model corresponds to a capacity of 120 units, offering several minutes of communication on the France Télécom network at the time.

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