{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-noir-et-blanc-carte-a-puce-collection-rare","title":"Vintage 50-unit black and white phone card, rare collector's smart card","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis card, visible in the photo, is a vintage chip phone card, in the classic rectangular format. The front features a black and white visual depicting a man in a suit, hat, and tie, using a rotary dial landline phone. The image is typical of a vintage photographic style, with strong contrasts and a retro atmosphere. At the bottom right, the inscription \"TELECARTE 50\" is clearly legible, indicating a capacity of 50 telephone units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe golden electronic chip is clearly visible on the lower left part of the card, characteristic of French phone cards from the 1990s. The background of the card is entirely black, which highlights the monochrome photograph and graphic elements. No brand logo or serial number is visible on this side, suggesting that it is an edition dedicated to collection or visual tribute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card has slightly rounded corners and clean edges, typical of industrial phone card manufacturing. The overall condition of the visible side shows some slight signs of wear, particularly around the edges, without any chips or major scratches on the main image. The overall appearance remains bright, with good preservation of the contrast and sharpness of the photograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe scene depicted, with a man in formal attire and a retro phone, evokes an aesthetic from the 1950s to 1970s, highly sought after in the world of themed phone cards. The absence of color, combined with the staging, accentuates the vintage aspect and makes this phone card particularly attractive for research related to old telecommunication objects and vintage photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe card is placed on a mustard yellow textile background, which is not included in the sale but provides a visual contrast highlighting the object's graphics. No other accessories or elements are visible in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Some minor signs of wear on the visible edges. The chip and the main visual are in good apparent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and quickly became collector's items, notably thanks to their varied visuals and the evolution of chip card technology, a French invention patented by Roland Moreno in 1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: vintage phone card, collector phone card, phone card France, old chip card, rare black and white card, retro phone visual, 90s telecom card, old phonecard, collector card, character chip card, vintage telephony, limited edition card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54278361579847,"sku":"4fe0818c-10a5-4b02-837e-9d4662ed9cf5","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_6a1e5400-525f-4929-ab40-2ae6ee59b2c8.jpg?v=1783040053","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-noir-et-blanc-carte-a-puce-collection-rare","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}