Vintage Loto Sportif 50-unit football retro phone card

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage phone card, known as a "Télécarte 50," features a dynamic football match scene on its front. The image highlights two players in action, attempting to strike or defend the ball on a green field, with a football at the center. The overall design uses blue-green tones, characteristic of the visual style of the 1990s. The golden chip, typical of French phone cards from that era, is clearly visible on the left. The design includes the "LOTO SPORTIF" logo in capital letters, accompanied by the number 36 65 70 00, suggesting a theme related to sports games or telephone betting of the time.

On the right, the mention "Télécarte 50" is printed vertically on a blue band, confirming the card's original capacity (50 units). The standard rectangular format and rounded corners are typical of French phone cards used between the 80s and 90s. No other text or logo is visible on the presented side, with the exception of the electronic chip and the white directional arrow next to it.

The card's surface has a glossy finish, which creates slight reflections in the light. The colors remain vibrant, despite some discreet micro-scratches or signs of use visible in the photo, without affecting the legibility of the inscriptions or the main visual. The graphic composition reflects a very recognizable sports advertising style from the late 20th century.

The visual highlights football, a very popular sport during the period when these phone cards were used, making it an emblematic object of communication and sports culture of that era. Graphic elements, such as the green and white lettering of the "LOTO SPORTIF" logo, contribute to the retro and authentic appearance of this item.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Some signs of use or superficial micro-scratches visible on the illustrated side. The overall visual condition remains good for a card from this period. See photo for precise assessment.

Did you know? Chip-based phone cards were introduced in France in the 1980s and became an essential advertising and event medium until the late 1990s. Themed editions, such as those dedicated to the Loto Sportif, are particularly sought after for their documentary value and their typical aesthetic of the era.

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