Vintage 50-unit Télécarte "Signal d'Appel" 10F blue chip telephone card

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Description

This French telephone card, known as a "telecard", features a typical 1990s design, recognisable by its blue visual highlighting a backlit telephone keypad. At the top of the card is the inscription "Signal d’Appel 10 F par mois" (Call Signal 10 F per month) in white letters on a blue background, a characteristic mention of France Télécom's offers during this period. The visible side includes an electronic chip on the left, a distinctive element of the smart telecards used at the time for public telephone booths.

The central illustration depicts a landline telephone keypad, with a luminous focus on the "2 ABC" key, accentuating the technological graphics. In the bottom left, the "TELECARTE 50" band indicates a capacity of 50 units, essential information for this type of object. The card's surface is smooth, with a glossy appearance, faithful to the finishes of original telecards.

The dominant colours are blue and white, giving the object a sober and typically 90s style. No brand logo is explicitly visible, but the mention "France Télécom" in the bottom left (partially visible) identifies the original issuer. The golden chip, positioned on the left of the card, presents a classic electronic structure, visually well-preserved.

This telecard is a sought-after collector's item for its evocative design from the pre-mobile phone era and for its historical value linked to the evolution of communication methods in France. It stands out for its modern visual for the time and its compact format, consistent with the standards of smart cards from the late 20th century.

The overall condition observed on the visible side is good, with no major scratches or apparent chips. The card retains its original colours, without noticeable discolouration. The inscriptions remain legible, and the chip shows no visible signs of oxidation in the photo.

Condition

Second-hand item, sold as is. The front appears in good visual condition, with vibrant colours and no obvious flaws observed.

Did you know? Smart telecards were introduced in France starting in 1986 by France Télécom, gradually replacing magnetic stripe cards. They were used in telephone booths and became a symbol of the pre-digital era, before the widespread advent of mobile phones.

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