How many types of cards are there in a deck of cards?

The standard 52-card deck of French playing cards (54 counting jokers) is the most common deck of playing cards used today. It includes thirteen ranks in each of the four French suits: clubs (♣), diamonds (♦), hearts (♥) and spades (♠), with reversible "court" or face cards.

What do the 52 cards in a deck represent?

The four suits represent the four seasons, while the 52 cards represent the 52 weeks in a year. The thirteen cards per suit represent the thirteen lunar cycles. That being said, with the broad range of suits, deck sizes, face cards and games all over the world, playing cards will probably continue to evolve and grow.

How are 52 cards divided?

A standard deck contains 52 playing cards. They're divided into four suits: Clubs, Diamonds, Hearts, and Spades. Each suit has thirteen cards: Ace – Two – Three – Four – Five – Six – Seven – Eight – Nine – Ten – Jack – Queen – King. Each deck will also have one or two Jokers, and possibly an advertising card.