Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 Jacques Vabre Cafériates 90s ad

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Description

This French telephone card, also known as a telecard, features a colorful advertisement for the instant coffee brand "Les Cafériates Jacques Vabre". The visible side displays three coffee jars (Nectar, and two variants from the Guinguet range) against a dark background, enhanced with firework effects. The visual highlights a promotional offer "Receive 40 F on your instant coffee purchases," typical of 1990s marketing. The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears vertically on the right, indicating its original capacity (50 units).

The top left corner houses the golden electronic chip, characteristic of French telephone cards from this period. The dominant colors are black, gold, green, and orange, with brilliant reflections on the visible surface. The "Jacques Vabre" logo and the mention "Arôme Intense" are also clearly identifiable, as is the handwritten signature "Les Cafériates".

The card is in the usual telecard format, with a rectangular shape and rounded corners. No details of the back are visible in the photo. The observed general condition shows a clean and well-preserved surface, with a slight sheen under the light and no major signs of wear on the presented side.

This type of advertising telecard was common in the 90s, often used as a communication medium for popular brands. The design, the offer in francs, and the visible product range are characteristic of French advertising aesthetics of this decade.

The card is placed on a wooden surface, which highlights its vibrant colors and retro design. No visible signs of wear or defects are to be reported on the illustrated side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good condition with excellent preservation of the print and colors. No visible scratches or chips on the front.

Did you know? Chip-enabled telephone cards were introduced in France as early as 1983 and enjoyed great success in the 1990s. They served both as a payment method for public telephones and as an advertising medium, with some series being produced in limited editions for specific commercial operations.

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