McDonald’s Playing Cards
McDonald’s playing cards by the United States Playing Card Co., Cincinnati, c.1997
These attractive African-style promotional playing cards for McDonald’s® in partnership with Coca-Cola® endorse the ethnic diversity and friendship which are integral to the globalised U.S. corporations’ branding. The two jokers, a “big” joker and a “little” joker, are complemented by “Always Coca-Cola” icons. Manufactured by the United States Playing Card Co., Cincinnati, c.1997
Above: McDonald’s playing cards by the United States Playing Card Co., Cincinnati, c.1997. 52 cards + 4 jokers. Images ©United States Playing Card Co.
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John Thomas
13 January 2024, 03:53I have these same cards uncut rolled up I would be willing to sell