Vintage Orangina 50-unit phone card, advertising phone card, blue

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This French telephone card, known as a Télécarte, features an iconic advertising visual from the Orangina brand. The visible side has a vibrant blue background, on which there is a humorous illustration: four Orangina bottles are wrapped in a yellow fabric with black polka dots, reminiscent of the brand's famous graphic identity. Above, the inscription "J’vous préviens, je mange comme quatre." (I warn you, I eat like four.) reinforces the quirky spirit of Orangina's 1990s-2000s campaigns.

The top right corner displays the mention "Télécarte 50", indicating a capacity of 50 units. The electronic chip, visible on the left, attests to the card's authenticity and functionality during its period of use. At the bottom right, the Orangina logo "à la pulpe d’orange" (with orange pulp) is clearly legible, accompanied by the slogan "ORANGINA SECOUE LA TABLE" (ORANGINA SHAKES THE TABLE) in white letters on a blue background.

The card's surface has a smooth appearance, typical of laminated telephone cards from this period. The colors remain vibrant and the advertising motif is perfectly identifiable. No barcode or number is visible on the front; only the advertising graphic occupies the central space.

This card is for any enthusiast of retro advertising objects or French telephone memorabilia. The combination of the Orangina design, the télécarte format, and the advertising visual makes it a curious object, emblematic of the brand's quirky communication at the end of the 20th century.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows strong colors and good graphic rendering, with no apparent defects in the photo. The precise condition of the back or any signs of wear cannot be described here, as only the front is visible.

Did you know? Chip-enabled télécartes were introduced in France in the early 1980s to replace tokens and coins in public telephone booths. Orangina, a French brand created in 1936, is known for its quirky advertising campaigns and its iconic "bulb" bottle.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping. You are buying from a professional seller, accustomed to handling and shipping vintage and advertising items.

Keywords: French telephone card, advertising phone card, Orangina, vintage chip card, 90s collector card, Orangina ad, rare telecom card, blue phonecard, French phone card, collectible card, retro advertising card, 50-unit phone card