Phone card 50 units gymnastics Élodie Lussac retro 1990s telephone card vintage

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Detailed Visual Description

This French phone card, known as a "télécarte," has a matte finish and is predominantly black. On its visible side, it features a color photograph of a gymnast in mid-jump, wearing a patterned pink leotard, against a plain black background. The inscription "Télécarte 50" appears in the upper left in a white box, indicating a capacity of 50 units. To the left, the golden electronic chip is clearly visible, characteristic of French telecommunications in the 1990s.

In the lower right, a white inscription reads: "Élodie Lussac Championne d'Europe Junior 93," paying tribute to the athlete and placing the object in the first half of the 1990s. The sports visual highlights an artistic gymnastics movement, with a dynamic composition and an expressive pose. The card's edges are sharp, the upper right corner shows a slight chip, and the surface has a few micro-scratches from use, typical of handling and storing this type of item.

The black background highlights the contrast with the gymnast's colorful outfit, and the white typography remains perfectly legible. No other logos or markings are visible on the presented side. The card's support appears to be rigid plastic, in accordance with the standard for French phone cards of this generation, but no specific material mention is indicated in the photo.

The card rests on a satin-like golden-yellow fabric, which accentuates the retro effect and highlights the telecarte's graphic simplicity. The ensemble clearly evokes the style of collectible phone cards from the 1990s, both by the printing technique and the sporting theme showcased.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Presence of visible micro-scratches on the black surface, a chip is noticeable on the upper right corner. The inscriptions and chip remain clearly legible and intact on the visible side.

Did you know? Chip-enabled phone cards appeared in France in the 1980s and became widespread in the 90s as a means of payment for public phone booths. Some series, particularly those with sports or event themes, became emblematic of popular culture and sought after for their graphics or subject matter.

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