50-unit vintage black & white Phone Card – 90s retro phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage phone card features a black and white illustration of a man in a suit and hat, engaged in a phone conversation on a corded handset. The image covers the entire visible side of the card, with a photographic rendering typical of retro style. The design emphasizes a sober and elegant atmosphere, inspired by the 1930s-1950s, but it is clearly a product released in the 90s, a peak period for the use of chip phone cards in France.

In the lower right part, the vertical inscription "Télécarte 50" indicates the card's capacity (50 units), characteristic of French models distributed by France Télécom at the time. The golden electronic chip is clearly visible, positioned under the main image, and shows the usual traces of use for this type of item. The corners are rounded, and the card's surface has a matte finish with a smooth appearance.

The photograph of the front side reveals careful manufacturing, with strong contrasts between the shadow areas of the suit and the clarity of the face. No brand logo or date is explicitly legible on this side, but the typography and chip technology confirm its belonging to the French pre-paid telecommunications era.

The visual of this phone card evokes a classic cinematic or detective universe, reinforced by the man's pose on the phone and the sobriety of the composition. The overall condition of the surface shows some light traces of wear consistent with a used card, with no apparent deep scratches on the visible area.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The image and chip are well preserved on the visible side, with slight usual signs of use. No visible cracks or chips on the front.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the early 1980s and became an essential medium for public communications until the 2000s. Their graphics often served as a medium for thematic series and cultural tributes, making them visual witnesses of their era.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging by a professional seller specializing in vintage and retro items.

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