Vintage Phone Card Télécarte 50 chip France woman telephone

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Description

This phone card, known as a Télécarte, is a chip model, characteristic of the 80s and 90s in France. The visible side features a color photograph of a blonde woman, wearing a blue sweater, using a rotary wall phone. The image covers the entire card, with a gold chip integrated into the lower left third. The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears on a vertical blue band on the right, indicating the card's original capacity (50 units).

The card shows a smooth, glossy finish, typical of Télécartes from this era. The corners are rounded, and the format is that of a classic bank card, with no precise dimensions indicated. A white arrow points to the chip, indicating the direction of insertion into French phone booths. The inscription "Photo © Michèle REVELLIER" is subtly visible on the left side.

The visual, with its aesthetic and the scene captured, clearly evokes a production from the 1980s or 1990s, a period when Télécartes were very popular in France. The card does not display any visible telecom logo on this side, but the iconography and the mention "Télécarte" link it to the world of French phone cards used before the widespread adoption of mobile phones.

The general condition of the visible side shows good preservation: the surface appears clean, with no deep scratches or major signs of wear apparent on the photo. The gold chip appears intact, with no visible oxidation. No elements of the back are visible in the image, in accordance with strict description rules.

This Télécarte is an iconic object of public telephony in France, appreciated for its visual and historical significance. It may interest anyone looking for a vintage piece, a souvenir from the 80s/90s, or an example of French advertising design from the period.

Used item, sold as is.

Did you know? Chip Télécartes were introduced in France starting in 1983, gradually replacing telephone tokens. Their graphics often featured photographers or popular themes, making them highly varied objects sought after for their iconography, representative of an era.

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