Vintage TELESCHWEPPES 50-unit Indian Tonic phone card 90s rare

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

This French phone card features a distinctive advertising visual for the Schweppes brand, associated here with its famous Indian Tonic. On the visible side, a photograph shows a close-up of a female face, eyes closed, seemingly enjoying the freshness of a yellow Schweppes can held nearby and adorned with the words "Indian Tonic." A condensation or steam effect is suggested, reinforcing the idea of refreshment, while the slogan "Air conditionné." (Air conditioned.) appears on a yellow banner at the bottom of the card. The background is white and the graphic composition is typical of the bold advertising campaigns of the 1990s.

In the upper left, "TELECARTE 50" is printed in black on a white background, indicating the card's capacity (50 units), standard for French phone cards of that era. In the upper right corner, the golden electronic chip is clearly visible, integrated into the card's plastic support. The entire visible surface has a glossy finish, with no additional apparent patterns on this side.

The color palette is dominated by the bright yellow of the can and the banner, contrasting with the flesh tones of the face and the white background. The inscriptions "Schweppes" and "Indian Tonic" are clearly legible, as is the text "Air conditionné." which adds a humorous touch to the whole, typical of telephone promotional materials from the late 20th century.

This advertising card falls into the category of thematic visual phone cards, particularly sought after for their emblematic graphics and their ability to illustrate visual and marketing trends of a specific era. The absence of other elements or logos on the visible side highlights the simplicity and impact of the design.

The card is photographed on a golden satin fabric, which accentuates the brilliance of its colors and highlights the gloss of the plastic support. No major defects are visible on the presented side: the surface appears clean, with clear printing and slightly dulled corners.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major apparent defects; see photo for precise details.

Did you know? Chip-enabled phone cards appeared in France in the early 1980s and gained particular popularity in the 1990s. Advertising cards, such as this Schweppes model, were often issued in limited series to promote brands or events. Today, they are emblematic of the history of communications and graphic design of that period.

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