Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 retro gymnastics chip France

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Visual Description

This phone card, a Télécarte 50 units type, features a front side illustrated with a sporting motif: a gymnast in full motion, arms outstretched, wearing a white leotard with red sleeves and a partially visible back. The scene is stylized with diagonal light effects, adding a dynamic and retro touch to the overall design. The angle of the photo reveals the golden electronic chip at the top left, typical of French chip phone cards from the 1990s. The inscription "TELECARTE 50" appears at the bottom left in a rectangular box, with silver typography on a dark background. No other text or logo is visible on this side.

The gymnast's visual suggests a tribute to the world of sports and competitions, characteristic of some thematic series of phone cards produced in France at the end of the 20th century. The entire card has a glossy effect, likely due to the usual laminated finish of this type of item. The main colors are white, red, and various shades of blue and black, creating a strong contrast and an aesthetic typical of retro advertising visuals from the period.

The visible side of the card shows no apparent numbering or limited edition mention. The electronic chip is clearly visible, with its golden rectangular contacts. The edges of the card appear clean, with no major chips perceptible in the photo. Some micro-scratches or signs of use may be observed at certain light angles, without affecting the legibility of the illustration or the main text.

The card is photographed resting on an antique-looking wooden surface, which highlights its vintage style and its decorative or retro communication appeal. The natural light clearly reveals the glossy surface, emphasizing the graphic design of the airborne gymnast, the central element of the visual.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The card shows some light signs of wear consistent with normal handling: micro-scratches visible depending on the angle, but no major structural defects observed on the visible side.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became a popular medium for visual communication, with many thematic series published to promote events, sports, or institutions. The Télécarte 50 units is one of the most common formats produced until the late 1990s, before the widespread adoption of mobile phones.

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