Vintage 50 unit chip phone card, France abstract design telephone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This listing is for a vintage French chip phone card, clearly identifiable in the photo by its rectangular shape, rounded corners, and the presence of a golden chip in the upper left part. The visible side features an abstract artistic design, composed of dynamic black lines and colorful touches, mainly blue, yellow, red, and white, evoking a modern or stylized scene against a light blue sky background. The overall aesthetic is similar to illustrations or graphic works from the 1990s, typical of phone cards from that period.

The upper right corner bears a perfectly legible inscription: "TELECARTE 50 UNITES" accompanied by the characteristic logo of French phone cards. This indicates that it is a prepaid card with a capacity of 50 units, originally used for public telephone booths in France. No other visible text, number, or mark appears on the front side shown.

The card surface has a smooth and shiny appearance, typical of laminated cards of this type, with some traces of wear or micro-scratches visible in the light, signs of previous use. The colors remain vibrant, and the graphic print retains good sharpness, without major alteration of the visual.

The golden electronic chip, in the upper left, is complete and shows no signs of tearing or visible deterioration. All observable graphic and technical elements comply with the standards of French phone cards from the late 20th century.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows slight traces of handling or superficial wear, without apparent structural damage to the area shown. The overall condition is consistent with past use, with good legibility of inscriptions and a well-preserved design.

Did you know? Chip phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s, gradually replacing telephone tokens. They were produced with numerous artistic or thematic designs, and some limited series became iconic references of French utilitarian design.

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