Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 Robert Keller retro blue chip

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual Description

This phone card, known as a "Télécarte," features a distinctive design on its front: an illustrated portrait of a man in a suit and tie against a blue background, with the name "Robert Keller" inscribed in white letters to the right of the portrait. The card has a silver electronic chip in the upper left, characteristic of French phone cards used from the 1990s onwards.

In the bottom left, the inscription "Télécarte 50" indicates that it is a 50-unit model, a common format for phone cards of this period. The neat visual, with blue and brown tones, highlights the central figure through a strong contrast with the plain background. The whole is framed by rounded edges, typical of this category.

The card is photographed against a golden yellow background, which brings out the intensity of the blue and the sharpness of the print. No telephone operator or edition logo is visible on this side, but the presence of the proper name suggests a thematic or commemorative edition.

The details of the chip, portrait, and inscriptions are clear and legible, with no excessive wear or major scratches visible in the photo. The surface appears to retain its original shine, with no noticeable alteration to the graphics or color.

Condition

Used item in good apparent condition, sold as-is. Visible wear is minimal on the photographed side.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became an emblematic medium for public communication until the advent of mobile phones. Special editions, often featuring personalities or events, quickly garnered keen interest, with some series produced in limited runs.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by an experienced professional seller.

Keywords: phone card, 50-unit phone card, chip, Robert Keller, retro card, vintage chip card, old communication, commemorative edition, blue portrait card, French phonecard, old French phone card, collectible card, 90s telecom