Grimaud The Jolly Joker playing cards

The Jolly Joker is a classic playing card design associated with B.P. Grimaud, a historic French playing card manufacturer. Founded in 1848 by Baptiste-Paul Grimaud in Paris, the company became legendary for its high-quality lithography and iconic card backs and designs that defined French card standards for over a century.

Today, the Grimaud brand is part of the Cartamundi group, a global leader in the production of playing cards and board games. While Grimaud cards have deep roots in French craftsmanship and were traditionally manufactured in France, modern production often falls under the broader European supply chain of its parent company, though Grimaud remains a hallmark of French cultural heritage in gaming.