Catherine Deneuve 50-unit vintage phone card – rare French telephone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for a French smart chip phone card, illustrated with a color portrait of a blonde woman using a black dial wall phone. The image occupies the entire visible front, focusing on the face and upper bust. The woman is wearing a textured blue sweater and a metal bracelet on her left hand. The photographic ambiance, clothing style, and wall phone suggest a 1990s aesthetic. The mention "Télécarte 50" appears in white, vertically on the right, indicating a capacity of 50 units, typical of phone cards distributed in France during that period. The location of the golden electronic chip, at the bottom center, is clearly visible, highlighting the technology specific to phone cards of this generation.

The card has rounded corners and a smooth surface with a glossy print. The photo print quality is sharp, with well-preserved colors: the blue of the sweater stands out particularly, contrasting with the light background and the black elements of the phone. In the bottom left, the mention "Photo: Maurice Roulet" is visible, confirming the photographer. No other text or logo is visible on the front.

The visible overall condition shows a card without breaks or folds, with slight signs of wear on the edges, typical of a vintage card that has been circulated. The electronic chip appears intact, with no apparent oxidation. No major chips, deep scratches, or obvious flaws are visible on the photographed side. The card is photographed on a neutral white background, which highlights its colors and advertising design.

This type of phone card, with a celebrity visual, was often issued in limited series or for promotional campaigns, making it a prized item in the market for vintage phone cards ("phonecard," "smart chip phone card," "France Telecom card"). The image of the person on the phone and the graphic style are representative of French productions from the late 20th century. The mention of 50 units confirms its use for public phone booths at the time when smart cards became widespread.

The visible side shows no brand or year of issue other than the reference to the photographer. No details on the back are visible in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Minor signs of wear visible on the edges. Photograph accurately represents the item's condition.

Did you know? Smart chip phone cards were introduced on a large scale in France from 1983 by France Télécom, gradually replacing tokens and coins in public phone booths. Editions featuring celebrities, like this one, became very popular in the 1990s, with some series produced in limited quantities for special operations or advertising campaigns.

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