Vintage Télécarte 50 Phone Card Blue Retro France Call Signal

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This old phone card, known as "Télécarte 50," features a front illustrated with a numeric telephone keypad on a blue background, with a luminous effect on certain keys. In the center, the white inscription "Signal d’Appel 10F par mois" (Call Waiting 10F per month) is clearly legible, while at the bottom right appears the mention "TELECARTE 50". A metallic chip is also visible on the upper left part, characteristic of French phone cards used in the 1990s.

The card has rounded corners and a smooth surface, typical of smart cards from that period. The dominant colors are blue and white, with lighter shades on the keys and luminous reflections reproduced on the visual. No brand logo is explicitly mentioned on the visible side, but the aesthetics and mentions comply with models distributed by France Télécom at the end of the 20th century.

The visual highlights the "Signal d’Appel" service at 10 francs per month, a telephone feature offered at the time, which places this card in the context of French telephone services before the euro. The overall design, typography, and the presence of the chip correspond to a card produced in the 1990s, a period when the phone card was a common medium in public telephone booths.

The displayed card is in a compact, credit card-like format, with no precise dimensions estimated. The visible surface shows no major apparent defects, and the chip appears intact in the image. No other element or decor is visible on this side, which focuses on the promotional aspect of the telephone service.

The whole is photographed on a bright yellow textile background, which highlights the blue tones of the card and emphasizes the retro aspect of the object.

Condition

Used item sold as is, with the front surface in apparent good visual condition. The back side is not visible in the photo and is therefore not described.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France starting in 1983 by France Télécom, revolutionizing the use of public booths by replacing tokens. The mention "50" indicates the number of communication units available for use, and these cards are now sought after for their historical and graphic value.

AFW Reassurance

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