Vintage Telephone Card Télécarte 50 Émile Baudot Chip Old Illustration

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage phone card, also known as a telecard, features a colorful and detailed illustration of the portrait of Émile Baudot, a major figure in the history of telecommunications. The visible side has a green background with a stylized bust representation of Baudot, wearing a blue jacket, accompanied by an old telegraph apparatus, a nod to his inventions. The inscription "Emile Baudot" is clearly legible at the top right of the card.

On the lower left is the mention "TELECARTE 50", indicating that it is a French prepaid chip card with a capacity of 50 units. The upper left corner features the typical gold contact chip of this type of card, recognizable by its rectangular shape and printed circuit patterns. A white arrow, placed to the left of the chip, indicates the direction of insertion into the telephone device.

The card adopts the standard rectangular format of French telecards, with rounded edges. The illustration, in the graphic style characteristic of the 1990s, highlights vibrant colors and clean lines. No other text, brand logo, or serial number is visible on the presented side. The card rests on a plain yellow background, which makes its colors and details stand out.

The surface has a smooth and glossy finish, typical of chip cards from this period. No major defects, scratches, or pronounced signs of wear appear on the visible side of the card. The graphic elements and text are clear and well-preserved.

The card is strictly described on its front, no information about the back or the technical condition of the chip is provided here.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with a front side in very good apparent visual condition (see photo).

Did you know? Émile Baudot (1845-1903) was a French telecommunications pioneer. In 1874, he invented the Baudot code, the first binary code used for telegraphic transmission, the basis of modern digital communications. The term "baud" used to measure transmission rates pays homage to him.

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