Playing Cards Facts
PLAYING CARDS FACTS
It is believed the first playing cards were invented in China about 1,200 years ago.
Each of the four suits stands for a different group of people in society. Hearts are clergymen, spades are soldiers, diamonds are merchants and clubs are peasants.
In 1685, French soldiers on duty in Canada were paid their wages in playing cards because coins were in such short supply!
The four kings, queens and jacks may look the same but there are small differences. For example, the jack of hearts and spades have moustaches.