50 unit Télécarte France Télécom Minitel MAGIS vintage rare phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for a vintage France Télécom phone card, illustrated with a color visual of a white Minitel terminal on a wooden desk, next to a pen. The left part of the card is dark blue, adorned with a golden chip and the "MAGIS" logo. Below the chip, there is the mention "Le Minitel par France Télécom" with the historical France Telecom logo in white. The right part features the inscription "Télécarte 50" on a white background, indicating the card's initial capacity. The overall graphic design is typical of the late 1990s to early 2000s, with a clear layout and bold colors.

The visible surface of the phone card shows a good contrast between the blue technical area and the illustrated area, highlighting the Minitel, an icon of French telecommunications. The edges of the card are clean, with no apparent cracks or chips on the visible side. The golden chip is well-centered, with no visible oxidation. The inscriptions are perfectly legible, with clear and smudge-free printing.

The card is placed on a yellow textile background, providing a warm touch and highlighting the colors of the visual. No additional accessories or elements are visible in the photo other than the card itself.

The visible side shows no major scratches or excessive wear. The lower left corner shows a slight reflection, with no trace of significant alteration. The entire surface appears well-preserved.

The specific design with the Minitel and the mention "MAGIS" evokes a series produced to promote France Télécom's telematic services at a pivotal time in telecommunications before the rise of the consumer internet. This type of smart card was used in phone booths and some compatible landline phones, and today represents an emblematic testament to French technological history.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects or significant deterioration. Some slight traces of use may remain, without altering the legibility of the visual or the functionality of the chip (function not tested).

Did you know? The Minitel, launched in France in 1982, was one of the world's first electronic directory and online messaging services, well before the arrival of the Internet in homes. France Télécom smart cards, like this one, were a major innovation at the time, gradually replacing tokens and allowing secure access to public booths.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping from France by a professional seller specializing in vintage and technological items. Your purchase benefits from rigorous tracking to ensure safe delivery.

Keywords: old phone card, France Telecom phone card, Minitel MAGIS, chip card, vintage smart card, public telephone, France Telecom chip, 90s telecom, collectible phonecard, rare card, collectible phone card, French smart card