What is a face card?

A face card, also known as a court card, is a playing card that depicts a person. Face cards are most commonly found in a standard 52-card deck.

• Types: The three face cards in each suit are the <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/King%20(playing%20card)">King</a>, <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Queen%20(playing%20card)">Queen</a>, and <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Jack%20(playing%20card)">Jack</a>.

• Suits: Face cards appear in all four suits: <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Hearts">Hearts</a>, <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Diamonds">Diamonds</a>, <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Clubs">Clubs</a>, and <a href="https://www.wikiwhat.page/kavramlar/Spades">Spades</a>. Each suit has one King, one Queen, and one Jack.

• Value: In many card games, face cards have a specific numerical value. For example, they often count as 10. However, the values can vary depending on the game.

• Imagery: The illustrations on face cards often follow traditional designs, although there can be variations depending on the deck. The designs are centuries old and culturally significant.