Vintage 120-unit phone card Sida Info Service 90s – chip, campaign visual

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Description
Old chip phone card, 120-unit edition, visible in the photo. The presented side features a black and white image of a man, accompanied by a quote: "Tired of being alone with the dope. I've been sero since 90... (silence)... I need to get out of this mess." This card was issued as part of an HIV/AIDS awareness campaign, as evidenced by the mention "Sida Info Service" followed by the number 05.36.66.36 and the emblematic red ribbon. The aesthetic, typography, and format are typical of French phone cards from the 1990s.

The golden electronic chip area, located on the left, is clearly visible and conforms to the standards of phone cards from this period. The inscription "Télécarte 120" appears in a black box at the bottom left. The card has a matte white background, with quality printing, and a contrasting photo insert. On the right, the mention "Histoire vraie" (True story) is printed vertically, highlighting the testimonial aspect of the campaign.

The overall design is sober, utilitarian, with an effective layout to maximize the readability of prevention information. No telephone brand logo is visible on the presented side, which is characteristic of some series with an associative or institutional purpose. The edges are rounded, and the card appears to be in good visual condition, with no major scratches or apparent defects on the shown side.

This phone card embodies both a public communication object and a period technical medium, combining the functions of a chip card and an awareness medium. The contrast between the portrait, the text, and the graphic elements (chip, boxes, red ribbon) gives it a visual style emblematic of the 90s.

Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects, wear, or apparent chips. The general condition is consistent with previous use, with good legibility of inscriptions and an intact chip on the shown side.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were used in France from the late 1980s to the early 2000s, gradually replacing magnetic stripe cards. Prevention campaigns via phone cards, such as that of Sida Info Service, widely disseminated public health messages through an everyday medium, at a time when mobile phones were still uncommon.

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