Vintage 50-unit phone card, chip phone card, sea dog photo

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Visual description

This smart card telephone card, known as a Télécarte, has a glossy front face illustrated with a color photographic scene. The image shows a man floating on his back in the sea, holding a dog on his chest. The blue seabed occupies the bottom half of the card, while the top part shows a clear sky. The dominant colors are the deep blue of the water and the flesh/orange tone of the man's swimming trunks. This smart card has a clearly visible gold electronic circuit on the left, typical of French telecommunications from the 1990s to 2000s.

In the upper right corner, a white inscription is clearly visible: "To tell all that, a Télécarte, a phone booth, you're at home." The lower left corner bears the mention "Télécarte 50" on a black and white background, indicating the card's capacity in units.

The card has a rectangular format with rounded corners, conforming to the standards of telephone smart cards of that era. The surface appears to be in good overall condition, with no major scratches or visible chips on the photographed side. No notable defects are observable on the proposed image.

The design of this télécarte highlights a summery and friendly scene, with an advertising message evoking the simplicity of using phone booths thanks to the Télécarte. This type of card was frequently used in France in the 1990s, before the rise of mobile phones.

The gold integrated circuit on the left is typical of French smart cards, used to store communication units. The photographic illustration and the promotional slogan are characteristic of France Télécom's communication campaigns during this period.

Condition

Used item, sold as is, as visible in the photo. Front side in very good apparent condition, with no marked wear or visible defects on the illustrated area.

Did you know? Smart phone cards were introduced in France starting in 1983, gradually replacing telephone tokens. Their electronic chip allowed them to store units used during calls made from public phone booths. Some series of phone cards have become iconic due to their iconography or limited editions.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping with tracking. Professional seller specializing in vintage and collectible items.

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