Phone card 50 units Le Baron vintage collector phone card ham advertisement

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This smart card, visible in the photo, is a 50-unit French phone card featuring an advertisement for the Le Baron brand. On the front, the inscription "Télécarte 50" is clearly visible in the upper left, along with a golden chip characteristic of French smart cards, and the "Le Baron" logo in red and white in the upper right corner. The main visual highlights a composition of ham slices arranged in a fan shape on a wooden board, accompanied by a traditional knife, evoking the world of charcuterie and French food products. A blue-green checkered fabric pattern appears in the background, reinforcing the authentic and friendly aspect of the advertising scene.

The card has a glossy appearance typical of laminated phone cards from the late 20th century. The colors are vibrant, especially the pinkish tones of the ham, the warm wood of the board, and the contrast of the textile. The inscriptions and logos are clear and perfectly legible on the front. No major defects are visible on the exposed surface: the object appears well-preserved, with no notable scratches, chips, or apparent signs of wear in the area shown.

The card has the standard rectangular format of French phone cards, with rounded corners. The golden electronic chip is positioned on the left, a classic feature of smart cards of this generation. No other inscriptions, serial numbers, or details related to the issue are visible in the provided photo.

The visual elements and graphic style suggest a production from the 1990s, a period during which food advertising on phone cards was widespread in France. This type of object was used to make calls from public phone booths, but it is now sought after as a retro advertising item and a souvenir of the French telecom years.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in very good visual condition, without scratches or apparent defects. Only the front side is described, no information about the back.

Did you know? Smart cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became a very popular advertising medium in the 1990s. Many French food brands, such as Le Baron, used these cards to promote their products, thus transforming these everyday objects into true collector's items and witnesses of the popular culture of the time.

AFW Reassurance

Fast and careful shipping by a professional seller, with appropriate packaging to preserve the integrity of the object during transport.

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