Soberano

Naipes Soberano
published by Productora de Naipes y Confetti, S.A., Georgia 167, Colonia Napoles, Mexico 03810, D.F., c.1990
Based closely on Naipes Gallo by Clemente Jacques, which have become almost a standard pattern in Mexican playing cards, which in turn are inspired by Fournier's Castilian pattern designed by Augusto Rius in the 1880s. Pronaco also produce similar packs with the brand names Centenario, Emperador and Imperial, as well as tarot packs.

Above: Naipes Soberano published by Productora de Naipes y Confetti, S.A., Mexico, c1990s. 40 cards, plastic coated. The publisher's name appears on the four Jacks (or Sotas) and on the Four and Ace of Coins. More recent editions of this pack appear to have been printed in China.