Vintage Tic Tac 50 Units Phone Card – Scandinavian Fjords, Phonecard collectible

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This French phone card, known as a "télécarte," features a golden chip characteristic of the microprocessor models used in the 1990s. It bears the inscription "TELECARTE 50" on the front, indicating a capacity of 50 units, and displays an illustration with degraded colors evoking a Scandinavian fjord landscape, with snow-capped mountains, cliffs, and bluish waters. The graphic design highlights a contest, with the text "10 TELECARDS TO BE WON PER DAY" and "and 1 trip to the Scandinavian Fjords," as well as a phone number in the bottom left.

The card is visually signed by the "tic tac" brand in the lower part, printed in white on a green background. The design is dominated by pastel shades, from blue to green, including orange and white tones, with clear and legible typography. The stylized illustration and the rectangular format with rounded corners are typical of promotional télécartes from the late 20th century.

The overall condition visible in the photo shows a clean surface, without major chips or scratches. Some small, discreet marks may be observed, consistent with moderate use, but the overall presentation remains good. The electronic chip appears intact, and the silkscreen printing remains clear, without visible discoloration.

This type of télécarte, associated with a "tic tac" advertising campaign, testifies to the frequent collaboration between telephone operators and consumer brands for limited or promotional editions, highly valued in the world of French chip cards.

Condition: Used item, sold as is. Shows slight signs of use consistent with its age, with no major defects visible on the front.

Did you know? Chip télécartes appeared in France in the 1980s and had their golden age in the 1990s, before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. Some promotional series, such as those made for food brands, became emblematic of the advertising design of that era.

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