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Which four suits appear in an international deck of playing cards?
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The international, or standard, deck of playing cards consists of four suits, which include two red suits and two black suits. These suits are:1
- Spades (black)
- Clubs (black)
- Hearts (red)
- Diamonds (red)
These suitmarks, which originated from French designs in the late 15th century, are now recognized globally. Each suit contains 13 ranks, making a standard deck total 52 cards.123