Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units France Télécom retro

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Detailed visual description

This phone card, also known as a telecard, is an emblematic communication object in France from the late 20th century. The model presented here is a 50-unit telecard, identifiable by the clear inscription at the bottom left of the visible side. The card features an original visual: a photograph in bluish tones depicting four swimmers in retro swimsuits, seen from behind, aligned in front of a body of water. The design highlights a marked contrast between the light blue background of the pool and the white and blue superimposed text.

At the top, an advertising slogan is clearly legible: "Your customers are all the same, they are all unique. Providing each one with a tailored response, that's your challenge..." On the right side, a blue emblem indicates "Les Solutions Entreprises France Télécom," which attests to the card's origin and its promotional use for France Télécom's professional services. The golden chip, typical of French chip cards, is clearly visible on the left, with its metallic contacts reflecting the light.

The graphic style and theme, as well as the presence of France Télécom, place this card in the period from the 1990s to the early 2000s, when this type of medium was commonly used for public telephony in France. The printing is clear, without apparent defects, and the colors remain vibrant. The card's support appears rigid, with rounded edges, in accordance with the manufacturing standards of the time.

The card is photographed on a golden yellow satin fabric background, which highlights the visual contrast. The swimmers' shadow, cast on the fabric, reinforces the overall graphic dimension. No other elements or inscriptions are visible on this side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major scratches or noticeable wear. The surface of the chip and the print appear well preserved.

Did you know? Chip cards like this one were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became a common medium for public telephone communication until the widespread adoption of mobile phones. Advertising editions, often produced in limited series by France Télécom, are now sought after for their historical value and their graphic representation of an era.

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