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Few items in the world of collectibles have captured the attention and imagination of collectors quite like playing cards. Trading cards from popular games are well-known, but the world of traditional playing card sets also has some extremely valuable and sought-after items. These cards are legendary and fetch astronomical prices in auctions and private sales. What is the most valuable playing card and why is it so rare? To find out, let’s explore the fascinating world that is playing cards.
The history of playing cards is rich and goes back more than a thousand years. It is believed that playing cards originated in China, during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.), before spreading into the Middle East and Europe. In the 14th century playing cards were a common pastime in Europe. Different designs and games emerged from different regions. Over the years, certain decks of cards and individual cards gained in historical importance and, sometimes, incredible monetary value.