{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-carte-telephonique-puce-maison-alsacienne","title":"Vintage 50-unit phone card Alsatian house chip","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 vintage phone card, also known as a telecard, features an illustrated front depicting a typical Alsatian half-timbered house, surrounded by blossoming trees under a blue sky. The golden microchip is visible in the upper left corner, characteristic of French telecards from the 1990s. The inscription \"Télécarte 50\" appears in white on a transparent background, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card displays a crisp print, with natural colors dominated by the green of the lawn, the blue of the sky, and the whiteness of the half-timbering and flowers. The graphic design highlights regional architecture, a subject often chosen for special or tourist editions of telecards. No brand logo is legible on the visible side, but the chip's layout and visual style are typical of French production from past decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card has a glossy appearance, with visible reflections on the surface, suggesting a plasticized coating common for chip telecards. No major defects are visible on this side: no scuffs, pronounced scratches, or apparent stains. The visible corners and edges appear clean, without excessive wear, indicating a good overall condition for a card from this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rural setting and the presence of flowering trees evoke a spring scene, enhancing the visual appeal for enthusiasts of regional heritage and themed cards. The graphic composition, inscription, and typography correspond to the standards of telecards produced in France from the late 80s and throughout the 90s, a heyday for these utilitarian objects that have since become collectibles.\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 is in very good condition, with no noticeable defects on the surface or visible edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip telecards were introduced in France in 1986, gradually replacing telephone tokens. They were used in public phone booths and became widely distributed advertising or commemorative items in the 1990s, with millions of copies produced each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast shipping and careful packaging guaranteed by a professional seller specializing in vintage and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique phonecard, chip phone card, 50 units, collectible card, vintage telecom, Alsace, smart card, 90s card, French phonecard, regional card, France phone card, telecom collector\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54285041500487,"sku":"5b852d34-c770-41ed-b465-28da13b78a93","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_f3343be5-367e-48eb-9753-bf6050a91a26.jpg?v=1783100054","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-carte-telephonique-puce-maison-alsacienne","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}