Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 Basic Man 1996 advertising edition

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French telephone card in Télécarte 50 units format, "BASIC HOMME" advertising edition, dated 1996. This model stands out for its promotional visual: red and black background, white text, golden insert for the electronic chip on the left, and visual of products from the Basic Homme range at the bottom. The front includes a black and white photograph of a male face, looking upwards, a graphic signature of advertising campaigns from that period.

The main inscription reads: "From April 15 to June 30, 1996. Offer your skin the safest close protection." This card highlights four products from the Basic Homme range, positioned horizontally, with their distinct bottles (red or white) and the brand logo visible on each packaging. The mention "Télécarte 50" is printed in the bottom right in a light grey insert.

The format is that of classic French telephone cards from the 1990s, with a golden chip with exposed contacts. The general condition visible in the photo shows a well-preserved surface, without major scratches or excessive wear on the printed side. The corners appear slightly blunted, and the brilliance of the chip is intact, indicating limited use.

This type of card, issued for a limited-time promotional operation (spring 1996), testifies to the advertising design of the 90s, with contrasting graphics and direct product highlighting. It is an emblematic object of advertising campaigns on phone cards, very widespread before the generalization of mobile phones.

The card has a predominantly red, black, and white front, typical of masculine advertising media of the decade. No major defects are visible on the photo; possible presence of micro-traces of use, common for this type of vintage item.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Good general condition observed on the printed side and the chip.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became a highly sought-after advertising medium in the 1990s. Promotional editions, like this one for Basic Homme, were often produced in limited quantities for specific campaigns, and their graphics reflect the marketing trends of the time.

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