Vintage 120-unit Télécarte – retro seaside landscape phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

This 120-unit chip card features a photographic view of a coastal landscape on the front, with a rocky promontory extending into the deep blue sea. In the background, a light-colored building, typical of coastal constructions, can be seen, surrounded by low vegetation. The card has a smooth and glossy finish, with classic rounded corners. The inscription "Télécarte 120" is printed in white on a black background in the lower left corner, indicating its unit capacity. The golden electronic chip, located on the left, is clearly visible and typical of French phone cards from the 1990s to 2000s.

The dominant chromatic of the visual is blue, from the sky and the sea, contrasting with the brown-ocher of the rocks and the green of the vegetation. The ensemble evokes a realistic photographic style, common on phone cards used for advertising or tourism at the end of the 20th century. No brand logo is visible on this side; only the indication of the card's type and value is present.

The card is photographed on a textured yellow-orange background, highlighting its colors and shine. No major defects are apparent on the shown side: the surface appears clean, with no noticeable scratches or visible signs of wear.

Phone cards like this one were used in public phone booths in France, before the widespread adoption of mobile phones. This model, with a landscape visual, is one of the emblematic everyday objects in France from the 80s to 2000s, sought after for its graphics and retro value.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good apparent condition, with no major defects observed. See photo for more details.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in 1983, replacing telephone tokens. Their visual varied depending on the editions, ranging from landscapes to advertisements or limited editions, making them today a testimony to the graphic design of their era.

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