Minifusor Clásico
Minifusor Clásico, a modern re-drawing of the Catalan pattern published by Difusora, c.1980.
Minifusor Clásico, a modern re-drawing of the Catalan pattern published by Difusora, c.1980. The ace of coins features the Argentine flag in front of the Spanish flag. Different editions reveal different qualities; some are lower grade than others and plastic coatings vary.
Above: Naipes tipo Español Minifusor Clásico, 40 cards in box.
The manufacturer's details can often be found on the four of coins but in some cases are omitted. Also, some colour variations can be observed between editions, see for example the kings’ robes and the red spot in the centre of the coin symbols.
Minifusor Clásico Publicity Edition
Above: Minifusor Clásico produced for Supradyn Cal-C-Vita Protavita Vitamins by Difusora, c.1980. 48 cards + 2 jokers. See the Box►
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