Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 gymnastics authentic sports

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Phone card visible in the photo, a chip-based Télécarte, illustrated with a sports scene. The front shows a gymnast in mid-movement, against a blurred blue background evoking a competition environment. The figure wears a blue, white, and red leotard with a V-shaped motif, typical of 1990s sports aesthetics. The upper left corner is occupied by the characteristic electronic chip of these cards, accompanied by a red triangle pointing towards the chip.

In the bottom right of the card is the printed mention "TÉLÉCARTE 50", indicating the initial usage capacity. The colors are clear and the sports photograph gives the card a dynamic and emblematic appearance, typical of the télécartes issued in France at the end of the 20th century. No brand or operator logo is explicitly visible on the displayed side.

The card has rounded edges and a perceptible glossy finish in the photo, typical of collectible télécartes. The bright uniform yellow background used for the presentation highlights the colorful contrasts of the object.

The electronic chip is clearly distinguishable, undamaged, and the print remains legible without significant signs of alteration. No obvious defects (crack, major scratch, significant stain) are observable on the visible side, apart from possible typical micro-scratches from normal use for this type of object.

The overall design and sports visual suggest an edition related to an event or series on gymnastics, highly sought after by enthusiasts of sports-themed télécartes. The absence of a visible date does not allow for a precise year, but the aesthetic strongly evokes the 1990s period.

Condition: Used item, sold as seen in the photo. Visible side in good general condition, intact chip, clear print. No guarantee on the condition or existence of elements on the back.

Did you know? Chip-based télécartes were introduced in France in 1983 and became a popular medium for communication but also for promoting sporting, cultural, and institutional events. Series dedicated to sports, such as those depicting gymnastics, were often issued during national or international competitions and are now sought after for their thematic value and their typical design of the era.

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