Vintage Sida Info Service phone card from the 90s – retro design, 50 units

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Description

This vintage French phone card features a striking visual from the Sida Info Service campaign, typical of 1990s aesthetics. The visible side of the card displays a black and white photograph of a man, accompanied by an authentic testimony excerpt: "Sick of being alone with drugs. I've been HIV+ since '90... (silence)... I need to get out of this mess."

The design highlights the Sida Info Service phone number (05.36.66.36) in green and black characters, underlined by the emblematic red ribbon of the fight against HIV/AIDS. In the bottom left, the inscription "Télécarte 50" indicates a capacity of 50 units, a common format at the time for chip cards used in French phone booths.

The electronic chip, visible on the left side, attests to the technological process of phone cards from this period. The overall graphic design, simple and direct, is characteristic of late 20th-century awareness campaigns, with a clean layout and a powerful message.

The surface of the card has a smooth and slightly shiny finish, typical of plasticized cards of this generation. No major wear or alteration is visible on the presented side; the edges appear sharp and the chip seems well integrated into the structure.

On the right, a discreet signature "Agence Verte" confirms the collaboration with this communication agency, known for its participation in public campaigns in the 90s. The whole forms an object that is both utilitarian and a testament to a significant era in France.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. The visible side shows no notable defects. Possible age-related wear on non-visible parts.

Did you know? Chip phone cards appeared in France as early as 1983, revolutionizing public communications. AIDS prevention campaigns used these media from the early 90s, combining daily utility with large-scale awareness.

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