Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units winter landscape chip

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This smart card, called a Télécarte, features a photographic illustration of a winter landscape on the front. It shows a snow-covered field with distinct shadows, a leafless tree casting a long shadow on the snow, and, in the background, a rural building with a dark roof, typical of mountainous regions. The clear blue sky accentuates the contrast with the whiteness of the snow, offering a clean and bright aesthetic.

The golden electronic chip is visible on the left side of the card, characteristic of French smart card models from the 1990s. An arrow printed next to the chip indicates the direction of insertion into the public telephone. In the bottom right, "Télécarte 50" is printed in black in a box, specifying the capacity of 50 units, standard on many French models.

The card's surface has a glossy finish that reflects light, highlighting the print quality of the image. No brand logo or operator mention is visible on the shown side, which gives this Télécarte a simple design focused on the photographic visual. The absence of other visible inscriptions suggests an aesthetically-driven edition, likely produced in the 1990s, a booming period for illustrated phone cards in France.

The apparent condition of the card is good: the visible side shows no major scratches, significant wear, or chips. The edges appear crisp and the chip intact. The card is photographed on a wooden surface, which enhances its vintage appearance and winter graphics.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with no observable major flaws.

Did you know? Smart phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became everyday objects until the advent of mobile phones. These cards were used to credit public telephones and were often illustrated to become communication or collection items, with thematic series and limited editions.

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