Vintage Keno 50-unit phone card, France telephone card, advertising edition

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This French chip phone card, with a capacity of 50 units, features an advertising illustration for the game Keno. On the front, the visual shows a humorously drawn character standing in front of a car, with yellow skis on his feet, against a stylized urban background. The "Keno" logo appears in the upper right, accompanied by the slogan "Quand on joue, on joue." (When you play, you play.) The whole is printed on a light blue background, with graphic details that evoke the advertising aesthetic of the 1990s to 2000s.

The card is equipped with a gold electronic chip, typical of French phone cards used for telephone booths. In the lower right, the inscription "Télécarte 50" is clearly visible, indicating the card's capacity. The contours are rounded, in accordance with manufacturing standards of the time.

The advertising illustration occupies most of the front, combining humor and promotional messaging. There is also a stylized road sign and a gray car, graphic elements characteristic of Française des Jeux advertising campaigns on this type of medium.

The card's surface shows some signs of wear and handling, including small marks or stains visible on the upper right part. The colors remain vibrant, with a strong contrast between yellow, blue, and gray tones.

This type of object, often referred to as a vintage phone card or advertising phone card, is sought after for its graphics representative of an era and for its theme related to gambling in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is with visible signs of wear and marks on the illustrated side. See photo for exact condition.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became very popular in the 1990s, particularly thanks to their limited and advertising editions. Française des Jeux often used this medium to promote its games, including Keno, through original illustrations and targeted campaigns.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping. Professional seller specializing in French vintage and advertising items.

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