Vintage 50 unit phone card The Cross Institut Pasteur old phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

Chip phone card, promotional edition visible on the front. This card displays a sepia-toned visual representing a portrait of a man in a suit, observing a scientific object (probably a flask or laboratory instrument), evoking the scientific world and the history of medical research. In the upper right corner, a red "LA CROIX" logo is clearly visible, accompanied by the text: "Avec LA CROIX, soutenez la recherche de l'Institut PASTEUR." (With LA CROIX, support the research of the Pasteur Institute.).

The lower left corner displays "Télécarte 50", indicating a capacity of 50 units. The golden electronic chip, typical of French phone cards from the late 20th century, is integrated on the left side of the card. The general background features brown and golden hues, with a slightly shiny effect under light, enhancing the retro look of the object.

The card is photographed on a mustard yellow textile background, which highlights its dark tones. The edges of the card appear sharp, with no signs of chips or visible deformation on the front. Some slight marks or superficial micro-scratches may appear at certain angles, typical of a handled used item.

The design features a tribute to the Pasteur Institute, with a deliberately classic illustration, probably inspired by an archival image or an old portrait of Louis Pasteur. The entire visual and textual composition clearly evokes a special charitable or commemorative edition, typical of phone cards issued in the 1990s in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Front is generally clean, with some slight signs of wear visible in the light.

Did you know? Chip phone cards, which appeared in France in the early 1980s, were very successful until the late 1990s, before the advent of mobile phones. Some series, issued in partnership with brands or institutions like the Pasteur Institute, have become emblematic of their era and sought after for their historical or graphic value.

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