Hanyu Playing Cards Series 10 of Diamonds
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10 of Diamonds: The Crucial Completion Piece in a Set
For collectors striving to complete a full set, mid-numbered cards are often the final puzzle pieces. The 10 of Diamonds precisely serves as this "completion node" – after accumulating a certain number of cards, many collectors will specifically seek out this one to finish their set. Due to this consistent demand, the 10 of Diamonds maintains a relatively stable price range in the secondary market, making it easier for both buyers and sellers to agree on a price.
10 of Diamonds Specifications and Positioning
| Item | Characteristics of This Card |
| Card Rank / Suit | 10 (Diamonds) |
| Distillation Year | Commonly 1991 distillation (based on bottle inscription) |
| Cask Type Description | Hogshead type cask, mostly single cask, cask strength |
| Rarity Level | Mid-High |
| Series Position | Mid-to-high numbered cards (7–10) are the most frequently acquired range for collectors completing sets, with stable market pricing and relatively balanced auction exposure. |
Market Depth of Ichiro's Malt Card Series
The Card Series is one of the most iconic single cask projects in Japanese whisky history. After the Hanyu distillery ceased production in 2000, Ichiro Akuto conceived the idea of "54 casks corresponding to 54 playing cards," independently bottling individual casks of the distillery's pre-closure inventory. These were gradually released starting in 2005, with the entire set completed by 2014.
Regarding market depth, a complete set of the Card Series was hammered at HK$7,192,000 at Bonhams Hong Kong in 2019, setting a record for Japanese whisky auctions at the time. It remains a frequently cited benchmark in the industry. Individual cards also circulate actively, which underpins the smooth liquidity of mid-range cards like the 10 of Diamonds.
Key Factors Affecting the Buyback Price of a 10 of Diamonds
The continuous diamond pattern on the label of the 10 of Diamonds is a critical point for authentication; counterfeits often show misalignment in the fifth or sixth diamond in the middle. Besides authenticity, condition also influences valuation, and we assess each item based on the following:
| Assessment Item | Optimal Condition | Common Deductions |
