Vintage Telephone Card Télécarte 50 Essilor Varilux chip 90s

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This French telephone card, also known as a telecarte, features a main side adorned with promotional graphics for the Essilor brand and its Varilux product. The central inscription "VARILUX ESSILOR POUR VOIR NET DE ZERO À L’INFINI" (VARILUX ESSILOR FOR CLEAR VISION FROM ZERO TO INFINITY) occupies most of the front, with a sleek design on a light background. The Essilor logo, in blue and white, is placed in the lower right section, accompanied by the mention "TELECARTE 50" on the right side, indicating a capacity of 50 units.

The gold chip, typical of French chip telephone cards from the 1990s, is visible on the left side, highlighted by a blue arrow. The overall presentation clearly suggests an advertising card distributed as part of a communication campaign by the Essilor brand, which specializes in optics.

The visible surface of the card is smooth and shiny, with clear inscriptions and no apparent fading. No additional relief or pattern is observable on this side. The corners are rounded, in accordance with the standard format of French telecartes.

The graphic design, the sober colors (dark blue, black, gold on a beige background), and the presence of an electronic chip place this item in the 1990s, a period when telecartes were widely used in France before the rise of mobile phones.

The card is photographed resting on a stone or marble surface, with natural lighting that highlights the shine of the front side. No other elements or accessories are included in the image.

Condition

Used telephone card, sold as is. The visible front side shows a very good overall appearance, without major scratches or apparent handwritten inscriptions.

Did you know? The first chip telecarte was introduced in France in 1983, and the chip system was subsequently adopted in many countries. Advertising cards, like this one, were often offered by companies to promote their products or services while also being usable as phone credit in public booths.

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