Vintage Persil 50-Unit Phone Card 1996 Public Comic Ad Rare

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This French telephone card features a colorful advertising illustration dedicated to the Persil brand, a famous laundry detergent. The front of the card, in a classic chip format, displays "Télécarte 50" in the upper left, indicating a capacity of 50 units. The entire visual is dominated by a comic strip setting featuring two child characters, typical of the Franco-Belgian style, in front of a stained sheet hanging on a clothesline. The main colors are a soft beige for the background, enhanced by vibrant touches: yellow, blue, red, and black.

On the right side, a yellow and blue insert bears the slogan "Pas de problème pour Persil" (No problem for Persil), while at the bottom right is a Persil laundry detergent box in vintage colors, illustrated with its historical logo and a stylized sun. To the left, in red and blue letters, the inscription "Persil 90 ans de qualité & d’expérience" (Persil 90 years of quality & experience) commemorates the brand's anniversary. The mention "© DUPUIS, 1996" is visible on the left border, attesting to the collaboration with the comic book publisher.

The graphic design, signed by the artist (signature legible at the bottom right), evokes the humorous and familial universe of 90s spring advertisements. The silver electronic chip, typical of French telephone cards from this period, is integrated to the left of the illustration. No other details or graphic elements are visible on this side.

The card's surface has a smooth, glossy finish, typical of this type of promotional item. No defects, chips, or scratches are visible on the card's visible surface, which retains clear colors and good legibility of inscriptions and advertising logos.

A rare advertising edition, this model perfectly illustrates the convergence between communication objects, brand memorabilia, and the world of Franco-Belgian comic strips from the 1990s. The card is ideal for enthusiasts of vintage telephony or retro advertising design.

Condition

Used item sold as is. The visible side shows no major defects (scratches, wear, or visible stains).

Did you know? Chip telephone cards appeared in France in the 1980s and were very successful until the early 2000s, before the rise of mobile phones. Advertising editions, like this one, were often produced in limited quantities to celebrate brand anniversaries or special events, and are now sought after for their historical and graphic value.

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