{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-gymnastique-retro-carte-telephonique-collection","title":"Vintage 50-unit phone card, retro gymnastics – collector's phone card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a French chip phone card, of the telephone card type, displaying a value of 50 units. The front shows a color photograph of a gymnast in a white outfit performing a movement on a pommel horse, with a wide leg amplitude, against a bluish sports hall background and blurred audience. The inscription \"Télécarte 50\" appears in the upper left in a black cartridge, while the golden chip is positioned just below, accompanied by a white directional arrow on a dark background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card has a glossy appearance, typical of chip phone cards distributed in France in the 1990s. The corners are rounded and the edges appear clean, without chips or pronounced signs of wear visible in the photo. The sports visual highlights a male artistic gymnastics movement, a detail rarely illustrated on classic phone cards, which gives the item a particular visual appeal and a decidedly retro style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe background of the image is composed of shades of blue and gray, creating a contrast with the bright white of the gymnast's outfit. No brand logo or additional text is legible on this side, apart from the unit mention and the term \"Télécarte\". The general condition appears good, the surface looking glossy with some micro-scratches from use, with no major apparent snags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is a standard rectangular format, with a golden chip characteristic of the chip technology models used for public calls in French telephone booths. No details on the back or any additional inscriptions are visible in the provided image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sporting imagery and chip technology place this phone card in the period of maximum popularity of these items, between the late 80s and early 2000s, when these media were both utilitarian and collectible visual communication supports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e: Used item, sold as seen in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip phone cards appeared in France from 1983, gradually replacing telephone tokens. Their use peaked in the 90s, before the massive arrival of mobile phones. Some limited series, particularly on sports or event themes, became emblematic of this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e: Secure packaging and fast shipping provided by a professional seller, specializing in vintage and retro items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: old phone card, gymnastics phone card, vintage phonecard, retro chip card, Télécarte France, 90s sports card, retro collection card, chip card, artistic gymnastics, public telephony, collectible card, French phonecard\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54233470959943,"sku":"6ab46122-c3ac-4ae5-990b-cdc7077f8d91","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_90069564-bf39-4554-8bce-f0e91780c9b6.jpg?v=1782453444","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-gymnastique-retro-carte-telephonique-collection","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}