France Télécom 50-unit vintage phone card, 90s phone card

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Description

This telephone card, visible in the photo, is a France Télécom 50-unit phone card, typical of the 1990s. It features a front side illustrated with several color photographs, depicting scenes of daily and family life, in a photographic style emblematic of that period. In the center, a blue insert bears the inscription "France Télécom et le monde est plus proche." ("France Télécom and the world is closer.").

The card has a glossy finish with a plasticized appearance, typical of French chip cards from that era. The golden chip is clearly visible on the left, a distinctive element of telephone cards for public use. At the bottom left, the mention "Télécarte 50" indicates a capacity of 50 units, standard for many models distributed in the 90s.

The graphic design combines nine photographic vignettes, each illustrating different moments of communication or sharing, reinforcing the advertising message of bringing people closer together through the France Télécom service. The colors are vibrant, dominated by blue, white, and flesh tones, typical of the visual communication of this decade.

The visible side shows no significant wear or major scratches; the surface appears to be in good general condition, with good preservation of colors and gloss. No major defects are observable in the provided photo.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible front side is in good condition with well-preserved colors and a clean surface. No major deterioration is apparent in the photo.

Did you know? France Télécom chip cards were introduced in the early 1980s and peaked in the 90s before being gradually replaced by mobile phones. They were used in public phone booths and have become collector's items, especially those with advertising illustrations or limited series.

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