{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-1996-carte-telephonique-retro-france","title":"Vintage 1996 50-Unit Phone Card – Retro French Phone Card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis French telephone card, known as a \"télécarte,\" is a 50-unit edition dated October 18, 1996, as clearly indicated by the illustration printed on its front. The item features a typical 1990s design, with a humorous illustration of a character holding a sign displaying the date and time: \"18 Octobre 1996 à 23h\" (October 18, 1996 at 11 PM). The card has a matte white background, enhanced with colorful details (red, blue, and black) to draw the eye to essential information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bottom left, the inscription \"Télécarte 50\" is printed vertically, indicating the card's communication unit capacity. The metallic electronic chip, characteristic of French télécartes from this period, is clearly visible, embedded in the lower part of the card. On the right, a blue and red inscription reminds users of the transition to 10-digit telephone numbering: \"Pour appeler partout en France, 2 chiffres en tête et 10 chiffres en tout.\" (To call anywhere in France, 2 digits at the beginning and 10 digits in total.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphics, composed of crisp typographic characters and a caricatured drawing, evoke the style of French institutional communication from the mid-90s. The card is photographed against a bright yellow background, which highlights the card's whiteness and the metallic sheen of the chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible surface of the télécarte appears to be in good overall condition, with no apparent scratches, folds, or printing defects in the photographed area. The corners are rounded, as is customary for this type of medium, and the whole exhibits a smooth, neat finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of card was used in French phone booths before the advent of mobile phones, and today constitutes an emblematic object of retro communication and daily life in the 90s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible side appears clean and without major defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip-based télécartes were introduced in France as early as 1983, gradually replacing telephone tokens. The modification of the 10-digit numbering plan, mentioned on this card, was implemented precisely on October 18, 1996, at 11 PM – a historic date for users of the French telephone network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping by a professional seller specializing in vintage and retro items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: telephone card, 50-unit télécarte, telephone chip, French smart card, retro communication, 90s, vintage telephony, old card, phonecard, telecom France, collectible card, 1996\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54324329972039,"sku":"0ffd9cce-6b51-48bf-96ff-c40a98eaa42f","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_d95aa6da-7c29-40b3-9379-24e59a9de5b9.jpg?v=1783750781","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-1996-carte-telephonique-retro-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}