Vintage telephone card Télécarte 50 retro rugby - "Sorry guys"

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

French telephone card, Télécarte 50 units, rectangular with rounded corners, illustrated with a dynamic rugby scene. The visible side of the card features a color photograph of a scrum in action on a rugby field, with a player in the foreground wearing a black jersey with a red stripe and red and black striped socks. The humorous inscription "Désolé les gars, j’ai un train à prendre!" (Sorry guys, I have a train to catch!) is printed in white on the top right of the card, emphasizing the retro and quirky nature of this edition.

The top left corner features the electronic chip characteristic of French phone cards, inserted into a metallic-looking silver holder. At the bottom left, a purple disk bears the inscription "Télécarte 50" in white, indicating the card's capacity (50 units). The card's background blends green hues (grass of the field) and dark tones related to the jerseys and the background, while the typography and staging reflect a visual style from the 1990s to early 2000s, typical of prepaid cards from that period.

The card has a glossy surface, with colors that are still vibrant and a crisp print. No major signs of wear are visible on the front, apart from a few slight micro-scratches due to normal handling, without altering the legibility of the image or text. The corners are clean, with no apparent chipping on the front.

This type of smart card was used for public telephone calls in France before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. Its humorous visual, centered on rugby, makes it both a utilitarian and decorative item, sought after for the collective memory it evokes.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows some superficial marks consistent with normal use, with no major visible defects on the front.

Did you know? Smart card phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became emblematic of daily life before the advent of the mobile phone. They were often issued in limited themed series, some of which were dedicated to sports or cultural events, and are now sought after for their historical and graphic value.

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