Télécarte 50 units Édouard Belin inventor – rare vintage phone card

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Description

This old phone card features Édouard Belin, a famous French inventor, on an illustrated side with a colourful design dominated by purple, pink and orange tones. Édouard Belin's portrait, recognisable by his round glasses and bow tie, occupies the central part of the card. To the right of his face, a schematic representation of a technical device echoes his inventions, particularly in the field of image transmission.

The card displays the mention "Télécarte 50" in the lower left corner, indicating a capacity of 50 units, typical of French phone cards used in the late 20th century. The golden chip, located on the left, is clearly visible and retains a shiny appearance typical of this type of electronic memory support.

The name "Edouard BELIN" is clearly inscribed in white letters on the right side of the card, reinforcing the commemorative aspect of this edition. The card's surface has a smooth, shiny finish, with no apparent textured pattern. No other logos or additional information are visible on this side.

The corners are rounded, in accordance with the standard format of French phone cards. The overall visual suggests a production from the 1990s, a period during which many themed phone cards were issued in France.

The card is presented against a neutral background, allowing its general condition to be observed. No major defects, deep scratches, or significant alterations are visible on the illustrated side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible side in very good apparent condition, without marked defects or excessive signs of wear.

Did you know? Édouard Belin (1876-1963) is known for inventing the bélinograph, a device for transmitting images remotely by telegraph, a precursor to modern fax. Phone cards bearing his likeness pay tribute to his major contributions in the fields of communication and photography.

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