Gold Certificate (Standard Edition) Playing Cards

Vintage. Ornate. Luxurious.

Federal 52 Gold Certificate by Kings Wild Project is the second deck in the original Federal 52 series, inspired by the design language of American banknotes and currency.

The fully custom deck builds on the original Federal 52 artwork, with gold foil added throughout the cards to highlight the intricate illustrations. The custom courts, aces, jokers, and detailed card back all incorporate the metallic treatment, giving the vintage-inspired artwork added depth.

The deck is housed in a minimalist orange tuck box finished with matching orange foil. Printed by the Expert Playing Card Company, Gold Certificate combines classic currency-inspired design with a refined, contemporary presentation.

UUSI Releases the Second Edition of REPUBLIC Playing Cards

I was browsing UUSI's store page and stumbled on this deck! After more than five years since their OG playing card release, the team behind UUSI continues the story of REPUBLIC Playing Cards with a newly released Second Edition.

Named after Republic, Michigan... the home of the UUSI studio and a community with strong Finnish roots, the deck celebrates the Finnish and Nordic folk art traditions that have long influenced UUSI's design work.

The original REPUBLIC deck features a restrained beige and black colour palette, with a seamless card back inspired by traditional Finnish patterns. Custom court cards, Jokers, and the Ace of Spades reinterpret familiar playing card imagery while maintaining the deck's distinctly Nordic character.

The Second Edition is limited to 1,000 decks and retains the minimalist aesthetic and craftsmanship of the original release. Each deck contains 52 playing cards and two Jokers, printed on premium linen-finish playing card stock and housed in a luxurious heavy-paper tuck box featuring an embossed design and custom seal.

Available now for $30 on Uusi.

FULTON Relesases Steamboat Willie Playing Cards

Fulton's Playing Cards has introduced the Steamboat Willie Playing Cards, a nostalgic deck inspired by the iconic 1928 animated short that recently entered the American public domain.

The deck features a striking holographic foil back design housed in a matching holographic foil-embossed tuck box. 

Every court card showcases a different character image drawn from the original Steamboat Willie archives, giving the classic animation a fresh playing card treatment.

The tuck box is crafted from handmade Castle Grey paper produced in England, with naturally pressed textures that give each deck its own unique appearance and tactile feel.

Available for $20 on Fulton's Playing Cards.

Issue 111 of Kardify Magazine is now on Patreon!

Yay! Issue 111 of Kardify Magazine is now on Patreon! Patrons who pledged $3 or more will be able to download the latest issue from our Patreon page. This issue compiles selected articles published from mid-July to mid-August. Deck images, articles, and news to keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest playing card news, releases, and previews. If you love playing cards, you will love Kardify Magazine!

Also, don’t forget to check out our other cool reward tiers on Patreon! The tiers include monthly desktop and smartphone wallpapers, a mystery deck shipped to you every 4 months of ongoing contributions, social media shout-outs, and multiple sponsorship tiers! Check it out!

Funds received from the magazine will help us keep the site running and growing, and bring new quality content to you. Our aim is to support designers by backing crowdfunded projects and supporting magic and playing cards retailers with their new releases. If you want to support us, please head over to our Patreon page. If you have an idea for an article you would like us to pursue, do get in contact with us. We hope you enjoy the read. In this issue:   

+ Royales Revieras: From Kings & Crooks, expanding the vintage casino-inspired Royales playing card series celebrating the elegance of the French Riviera and Monte Carlo. Have a look!

+ Smoke & Mirrors Brutalist: This new limited edition reimagines the iconic series by Dan & Dave with inspiration drawn from brutalist architecture, featuring bold geometric patterns.

+ Rajputs: A celebration of Rajasthan’s royal heritage, bringing centuries of valour, beauty, and honour to life through a meticulously illustrated deck.

+ The Door Gods: A new collection by Bloom Playing Cards inspired by the traditional Menshen (Door Gods) of Chinese folklore. Check it out!

+ SHOP52: TCC and artist Lunzi have unveiled a fully illustrated deck that transforms an everyday shopping street into a miniature world of shops, characters, and stories. Find out more!

+ Imperial Silver: Have a look at the luxurious new edition by Kings Wild Project featuring an elegant blue and silver color palette. 

+ Mastermind: A stunning custom deck by Keymaster Games inspired by the board game Caper: Europe. The artwork follows the game’s stylish heist theme, with custom card backs and court cards depicting master thieves planning and executing daring robberies across some of Europe’s most famous cities. 

… and more! 50-pages of articles and deck images. Enjoy!