Recycle Hanyu Yuzuru Playing Cards Series 6 of Hearts
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6 of Hearts: The most frequently sought-after card for complete set collectors in later stages.
The 6 of Hearts is a low-numbered card in the Hanyu Playing Card Series. Low-numbered cards rarely appear individually at public auctions. However, due to the rigid demand for completing sets, they are one of the most frequently sought-after cards by collectors in the later stages of completing their collections. The market price for private transactions often reflects the true demand for such cards more accurately than public auctions. If you possess a 6 of Hearts, we can evaluate and purchase it individually.
Origin of the Hanyu Playing Card Series
The Hanyu distillery, located in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, officially ceased production and closed in 2000. Ichiro Akuto, the third generation, took over hundreds of casks of original whisky left by his father. Between 2005 and 2014, these were successively bottled as single casks. The entire collection, themed after playing cards, was named Ichiro's Malt Card Series. The complete set consists of 54 cards: 52 standard cards plus 2 jokers. This series is widely recognized as a benchmark for single malt collecting, with each card being unique and irreplaceable once sold.
In 2019, a complete set of 54 cards was sold for HK$7,192,000 at Bonhams, Hong Kong, representing the most iconic transaction record for the Card Series at public auction. Since then, individual cards have been actively traded annually at auctions in London, Tokyo, and Hong Kong.
6 of Hearts Specifications and Positioning
| Item | Card Characteristics |
| Card Rank | 6 (Hearts suit) |
| Distillation Year | Often marked as distilled in 2000 (refer to bottle engraving) |
| Cask Type | Refill sherry hogshead (single cask, mostly cask strength) |
| Rarity Level | Mid-low |
| Series Position | Low-numbered card (2–4); rarely appears independently at auctions, but due to rigid demand for completing sets, private transaction prices are often higher than public market prices. |
Key Identification Points for the 6 of Hearts
The label of the 6 of Hearts features six red hearts. When verifying authenticity, pay attention to the consistency of the color and arrangement of these six hearts—counterfeits often show deviations in the spacing or positioning of the hearts. During actual evaluation, we will also cross-reference with the following items:
| Evaluation Item | Optimal Condition | Common Deductions |
| Fill Level | At bottleneck, no significant drop. | Low fill level, suspected leakage. |
| Cork / Seal | Healthy and intact. | Cracked, previously opened and resealed. |
| Label Printing | Six hearts consistent in color, no misalignments. | Uneven color, misaligned positions, yellowing. |
| Cask and Bottle Numbers | Cask number engraving matches bottle number. | Unable to verify, unclear engraving. |
