{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-france-1996-carte-telephonique-vintage-edition-18-octobre","title":"50-unit France 1996 Phone Card, Vintage Phone Card, October 18 Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 50-unit French phone card, as shown in the photo, is an iconic object from the 1990s, designed for use in phone booths. Its design features a humorous illustration of a character holding a sign marked \"18 October 1996 at 11 p.m.\" This date corresponds to the reform of the French telephone numbering plan, as indicated by the text printed at the bottom of the card: \"To call anywhere in France, 2 digits at the beginning and 10 digits in total.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side features an electronic chip on the left, typical of the chip phone cards used by France Télécom during that period. The inscription \"Télécarte 50\" appears in the upper left, indicating a capacity of 50 units. The card's background is white, which highlights the inscriptions and the colorful illustration in the center. The texts are printed in blue, red, and black, with a clear and functional layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe item has a rectangular format with rounded corners, consistent with the standards of French phone cards from the late 20th century. The visible surface shows no major scratches or notable structural defects, although slight traces of use may be present from certain angles, as is common for cards of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main graphic element is the character drawn in a humorous style, typical of public communication materials from the 1990s. This card commemorates a key moment in the French telephone network, making it a sought-after piece for the history of telecommunications and vintage everyday objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is photographed on a mustard yellow textile background, which is not included in the sale. Only the front of the phone card is visible in the image; no details of the back are described here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The front side visible in the photo is in good overall condition for its age, with no apparent major flaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e \nOn October 18, 1996, France switched to 10-digit telephone numbering, a major reform that required the modification of millions of lines and communication media, including phone cards. These cards were then a key communication medium for informing the public about this historic change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller. Experience and reliability guaranteed for every shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique phone card, chip phone card, France Télécom, 90s, vintage public telephone, collectible card, retro telephony, limited edition 1996, phonecard France, commemorative card, 10-digit telephony, 1990s vintage object\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54245269995847,"sku":"b1cf788e-8289-4642-a6c8-f1242e00bac1","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_440f2a51-5d15-44e4-98b0-9c7af9298da6.jpg?v=1782634319","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-france-1996-carte-telephonique-vintage-edition-18-octobre","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}