Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 Concert Découverte Alain Marion Gérard C

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Description

This smart card telephone card, also known as a telecard, features a visual dedicated to the "Concert Découverte" (Discovery Concert) with the mention "singers, instrumentalists, a rare repertoire". The design highlights musical scores in the background, notably featuring the names of Alain Marion and Gérard Caussé, two renowned musicians. The dominant colors are light tones, mainly white and grey, with touches of purple for the title and black for the main text. The overall aesthetic evokes the world of classical music, with a refined and elegant layout.

The front of the card clearly displays "Télécarte 50" on a vertical strip to the right, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of item in the 1990s. The golden chip, typical of French telecards, is clearly visible at the bottom left, reinforcing the authentic and vintage aspect of the item. The card shows no slot or apparent wear on the visible side.

The graphic design is enhanced by extracts of musical scores printed with an artistic blur, adding a touch of realism and sophistication. The text printing is sharp and legible, with additional small print inscriptions on the scores, undoubtedly fragments of musical works. The "BEC" logo also appears on the lower part, attesting to the partnership or organization of the concert.

The card is photographed on a golden yellow fabric, which highlights its contrasts and brilliance, without obscuring any detail of the front. No major defects are observable on this side: the surface appears clean, without scratches or visible chips in the light.

The visual and textual elements, as well as the mention "Télécarte 50", confirm that this is a French prepaid telephone card, used in the 1990s for public phone booths. This type of item is now sought after under the terms smart card, vintage telecard, or old telephone card.

Condition

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

Did you know? French smart card telecards, introduced on a large scale in the 1980s and 1990s, marked the history of public telecommunications. They replaced tokens and allowed calls from public phone booths in France, before the massive arrival of mobile phones. Some themed or event telecards, like this one, were produced in limited series for concerts or cultural events.

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