The Meaning of 808

[NathanCanadas]

Hey guys, so I just thought I'd share this interesting article on the Meaning of "808" on decks of cards.
Here it is if you haven't already seen it:
http://www.bicyclecards.com/news/story/the-meaning-of-808
Another link on that page brings us to this page, quite interesting as well:
http://www.bicyclecards.com/about/bicycle-cards

[Don Boyer]

Hey guys, so I just thought I'd share this interesting article on the Meaning of "808" on decks of cards.
Here it is if you haven't already seen it:
http://www.bicyclecards.com/news/story/the-meaning-of-808
Another link on that page brings us to this page, quite interesting as well:
http://www.bicyclecards.com/about/bicycle-cards

It's the same reason why Congress decks are marked "606"...  The numbering convention has changed, with "809" for the Mandolin Backs, and a few other cases I can't recall now.

[NathanCanadas]

What are the Maiden Backs marked?

[Don Boyer]

What are the Maiden Backs marked?

I don't own any, so I couldn't tell you.