France Telecom 3619 SIRIEL phone card vintage 50 units blue retro collectible

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Description

This phone card, or telecard, is a France Telecom model featuring the promotional visual for the "3619 SIRIEL" service. The visible side is predominantly blue, adorned with a repetitive pattern of multilingual greetings ("Hello," "Guten Abend," "Buon giorno," etc.) in the background, arranged diagonally with orange punctuation. The main inscription "3619 SIRIEL" is printed large, accompanied by the slogan "l’annuaire international sur Minitel, c’est simple comme bonjour" (the international directory on Minitel, it's as easy as pie) in white letters. In the upper left corner is the mention "Télécarte 50," indicating a capacity of 50 units.

The upper left corner integrates the typical square-shaped chip of French smart telecards, highlighted by a white directional arrow. The France Telecom logo is visible in the lower right, certifying the authenticity and institutional origin of the card. The characters are clear, with no apparent printing defects on the visible side.

The card features a glossy and smooth surface, typical of late 20th-century productions. The graphic design, both functional and colorful, evokes the world of French telecommunications in the 1990s, a period of maximum Minitel popularity.

All visible elements (electronic chip, typography, colors, and slogans) are characteristic of the range of France Telecom telecards distributed for advertising or institutional use at that time. No major defects or significant alterations are observable on the presented side.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side is in good overall condition, with no scratches or notable snags. The legibility of the inscriptions and the card's shine are well preserved.

Did you know? The "3619 SIRIEL" service was an international directory accessible via Minitel, a pioneer of French online services starting in the 1980s. Promotional telecards, such as this one, were widely used to promote innovative France Telecom services and have become iconic objects of late 20th-century telecom culture.

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