Why, in every pack of playing cards,is the Ace of spades printed with a large spade?

Answer 1

It's because it used to be an indication that tax had been paid on the deck. Until 1960 playing cards were subject to a specific tax in the UK, and in the 18th century they stamped one card (always the Ace of Spades - known as the 'Duty Ace') to show the tax had been paid.

Loads more information on this can be found on http://www.cs.man.ac.uk/playing-cards/ace-of-spades.html

Answer 2

Because Ace of spades are easy to make figures

Answer 3

It is traditional,it is usually counted as a higher rankig ace in certain games. Also it can symbolise death.
It is also common for the printer to make the ace elaborate and destinctive to make copies of their design more identifiable. Also some decks have the printer's details in a small font under the ace or incorporated into the ace itself.

Answer 4

They consider it the death card and this is the card that the old cowboys would use for taget practice and military infantry use to keep the card attached to there helmets and they even have an army patch that is worn on vietnam veterns vest representing all there fallen comrades.

Answer 5

it is traditionally the highest ranking card in a deck and as the most important card it usually get the full graphics to represent its authority

Answer 6

Most likely 'cause there's more room on the card as there is only one of them.

Answer 7

Because that's the one you paid tax on.

Answer 8

Just because it is!