{"product_id":"telecarte-50-unites-vintage-pirate-carte-telephonique-ancienne-puce-france","title":"Vintage pirate 50-unit phone card, old telephone card, France chip","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 French telephone card, known as a \"Télécarte 50,\" stands out with its pirate-themed design. On the visible side, there is a rectangular electronic chip typical of 1990s to 2000s telecommunications, placed on the left. The printed background evokes a treasure map, with palm tree motifs and a stylized skull in the bottom right, enhancing the pirate atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe main inscription, in black medieval typography, covers most of the card: \"Les flèches tu suivras, les pirates éviteras, moult argent gagneras, tes amis appelleras\" (You will follow the arrows, you will avoid the pirates, you will earn much money, you will call your friends). This text plays on the treasure hunt theme and echoes the card's use for calling loved ones, adding a playful and thematic touch to the object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe top right corner bears the inscription \"Télécarte 50\" on a beige background, indicating a capacity of 50 units, standard for this type of card used in French telephone booths. The surface has a smooth, glossy appearance, typical of laminated plastic cards from this era, with a slight patina effect visible from certain light angles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dominant colors are cream, beige, and brown, with darker details for the motifs and text. No telecom brand logo is visible on the presented side, suggesting a themed or promotional edition. The card's edges are rounded, with no apparent chips or breaks in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight reflections and a few superficial micro-scratches are noticeable on the surface, indicating previous use but without affecting the legibility of the graphics or text. No other accessories are included; only the front side of the card is visible in the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Shows slight signs of wear from use (micro-scratches visible in light), with no major apparent defects on the front side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Chip-based phone cards were introduced in France in 1986 and became emblematic of public communication until the rise of mobile phones. Some themed editions, such as those with a pirate theme, are sought after for their graphic originality and sometimes limited print runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping guaranteed by an experienced professional seller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: chip phone card, pirate phone card, France Telecom, collectible card, vintage smart card, public telephony, old phonecard, old phone card, pirate theme card, 90s card, Télécarte France, unit card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54243871686983,"sku":"5cb2a05c-f65d-46be-a912-d66b854b24eb","price":1.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/1_b66d4647-73fd-43b6-ba37-fabd9c5d1975.jpg?v=1782612850","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/telecarte-50-unites-vintage-pirate-carte-telephonique-ancienne-puce-france","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}