Vintage 50-unit phone card "the rainbow booth" rare, collector phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description This listing is for a vintage 50-unit phone card, as shown in the photo. The visual features a naive and colorful drawing of a stylized telephone booth with multicolored horizontal stripes (green, red, purple, yellow, blue, black), with the handwritten inscription "la cabine arc en ciel" (the rainbow booth) in white letters on the upper part. The name "julie 7 ans" (Julie 7 years old) is written in red at the bottom right, likely indicating a competition or a child's creation, typical of certain French phone card editions with artistic visuals in the 1990s.

The card is equipped with a golden chip at the top, characteristic of French chip phone cards distributed before the widespread use of mobile phones. On the vertical white stripe to the left, the inscription "Télécarte 50" is clearly visible, specifying the card's initial unit capacity. The bright blue background highlights the central motif and the vibrant colors of the drawing, creating an attractive visual effect typical of limited or thematic editions.

The overall condition of the visible side appears good: the surface looks clean, without deep scratches or noticeable chips in the light of the photo. The corners seem slightly blunted, which is common for a vintage phone card that has been in circulation. No major signs of discoloration are visible on this side. The text and motifs remain perfectly legible and clear.

This vintage phone card is an emblematic object from the late 20th century, serving both as a utility item and a collectible visual. The childish graphics and rainbow colors evoke special editions released for campaigns or school competitions, making this model particularly sought after by collectors of artistic-themed phone cards.

Condition Used item, sold as is, as seen in the photo. Some signs of wear from use may be present (micro-scratches, blunted corners), but the card maintains a good overall appearance.

Did you know? The chip phone card was introduced in France in 1983 and enjoyed immense success until the 2000s, before being replaced by mobile phones. Some limited series, particularly those from school competitions or local events, are now considered true testimonials to the history of French telephony.

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