{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-carte-telephonique-ancienne-telephone-retro","title":"Vintage 50-unit phone card, old telephone card, retro phone","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 chip phone card, known as a \"Télécarte 50\", is an authentic object from the 1990s, identifiable by its graphics and technology. The visible side features a carefully designed visual representing an old crank telephone, in a late 19th or early 20th century style, with a varnished wood finish and silver metal details. The image highlights the slender shape and characteristic double earpiece of this type of historic device, recalling the evolution of the telephone in France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the left side of the card, the vertical inscription \"Télécarte 50\" is visible, indicating a capacity of 50 units, typical of the cards used in public telephone booths before the mobile era. At the top, the golden electronic chip is clearly visible, with its characteristic contact area, evidence of a chip technology card, standard in France in the 1980s-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe background of the card is a uniform brown, highlighting the central object without graphic overload. The printing is clear, with no apparent defects. The surface shows a slight sheen typical of laminated phone cards, and the visible edges are rounded, without chips or major marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe inscriptions and details are perfectly legible on the presented side. The object photographed (the telephone) has a small label on its base, but the text is not decipherable at this zoom level. No other markings, logos or serial numbers are visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis phone card combines historical interest and retro design, illustrating both the history of telephony and that of prepaid payment methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. The visible surface shows no deep scratches or significant wear. The colors are well preserved, with no apparent discoloration. The chip appears intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip phone cards were introduced in France in 1983 by France Télécom, gradually replacing tokens and coins in telephone booths. Their use became widespread until the 2000s, before disappearing with the rise of mobile phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed. Professional seller specializing in vintage and antique items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: France phone card, old phone card, chip phonecard, vintage chip card, retro telephone, antique telephony, collectible phonecard, prepaid card, 90s, public phone card, wooden phone, France Télécom card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233103663431,"sku":"1bf9426d-0764-4ec1-82a2-710514ca8511","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_4d8a14d7-bb6f-4740-b6e0-12f0dfe479c6.jpg?v=1782435745","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-carte-telephonique-ancienne-telephone-retro","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}