Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 World AIDS Day 1992

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Description

This vintage phone card, known as Télécarte 50, features a front dedicated to World AIDS Day on December 1, 1992. The rectangular object has a visible chip on the left and a blue and white two-tone graphic, typical of French telecommunications products from the early 90s. The left side of the card displays the "World AIDS Day – December 1" logo, as well as commemorative text in white and yellow letters on a blue background.

The "TELECARTE 50" inscription is located at the bottom left, indicating an initial capacity of 50 units, standard for French phone cards of that period. The right side of the card features informative text in several colors (blue, black, red), with an excerpt from a quote by Bernard Kouchner, a major public health figure in France. The entire visual is offset printed, with clear and legible characters, without any apparent relief.

The electronic chip at the top left is square, typical of French smart cards from before 2000. The corners of the card are rounded, with no visible chips on this side. The graphics are understated, institutional, and reflect 1990s public communication.

This vintage phone card is a visual testament to the awareness campaigns conducted in the early 90s, with a design representative of the era and a strong historical dimension linked to the fight against HIV/AIDS.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some signs of use or micro-scratches may be present, visible under certain angles in light, but no major alteration is observable on the front. The inscriptions and colors are well preserved.

Did you know? The smart chip phone card was invented in France in the 1980s and became a payment method in public phone booths. These cards are now sought after for their historical value and graphics, with some special series, such as those issued for major events, being particularly emblematic.

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