Vintage phone card Télécarte 50 units rural landscape

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Description

This telephone card, also known as a phonecard, features an integrated chip on its front, typical of models marketed in France from the late 1980s onwards. The illustration depicts a rolling rural landscape, with trees in the foreground showcasing autumnal foliage in orange hues, and in the background, a mosaic of fields and lush greenery under a bright blue sky. The mention "Télécarte 50" is at the bottom left, indicating a capacity of 50 units, characteristic of cards used in public telephone booths.

The card adopts a classic rectangular format with rounded corners, with a visible glossy finish under light. The electronic chip, positioned on the left, displays the usual metallic patterns of contact circuits. The photographic decor printing is sharp, with faithful rendition of natural colors and a marked contrast between the autumnal foreground and the green hills in the distance.

The pastoral motif evokes French agricultural landscapes, likely from the south or center, with a careful composition that highlights the diversity of plantings and depth of field. No brand logo or series indication is legible on this side. The whole is enhanced by the background of the photo, a bright yellow fabric that accentuates the colors of the phonecard.

This type of smart card, both a utilitarian object and a collectible, testifies to the evolution of communication methods before the rise of the mobile phone. The rural visual gives the object a decorative and heritage dimension, typical of series published in the 1990s to promote French territory.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows very good preservation: the print remains glossy, with no scratches or noticeable wear on the surface or the electronic chip (based on the visible area). No chips, folds, or apparent missing parts on the front.

Did you know? Smart phonecards appeared in France in 1983 and gradually replaced telephone tokens. Illustrated models, often published in limited series, became emblematic objects of daily life and graphic design in the 1990s.

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