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Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola has commissioned sports and entertainment cards and promotional sets for more than a century.

1892–present United States Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sports cardsEntertainment & non-sportBaseballFootballSoccer
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Tito Francona Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card #143 SGA Coca Cola
Tito Francona Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card #143 SGA Coca Cola

Coca-Cola at a glance

Coca-Cola has commissioned sports and entertainment cards and promotional sets for more than a century.

Full history, sources and grading notes below. Last verified · Published · Confidence: Medium

Company history

Promotional cards[1][2]

Coca-Cola has commissioned cards and premiums for advertising campaigns across sports and entertainment. The formats range from small trade cards to modern promotional sets.

Collecting context[1]

Autograph and relic cards are thick and prone to edge wear; check the window and signature. Base cards scratch easily and should be inspected under raking light. Confirm the licensed property and set code before comparing prices. Check whether the autograph is on-card or a sticker, and whether the relic window is intact. Licensed sets often share characters across products, so confirm the set code and year before comparing prices.

Timeline

Dated milestones with a source for each event. Hover a marker for the short label; the list below carries the detail.

Coca-Cola timeline
Coca-Cola timelineDated milestones in the history of Coca-Cola.1900: Early premiumsEarly premiums19001990: Modern promotionsModern promotions1990
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YearEventDetail
1900Early premiumsCoca-Cola begins using card-like advertising premiums.
1990Modern promotionsCoca-Cola continues sports and entertainment card promotions.
  1. 1900
    Early premiums[1]

    Coca-Cola begins using card-like advertising premiums.

  2. 1990
    Modern promotions[2]

    Coca-Cola continues sports and entertainment card promotions.

Brand identity

Image archive

Local, provenance-recorded images. Captions and source credits are part of the record; a missing section is shown as an explicit gap rather than filled with a placeholder.

Card fronts & backs

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Tito Francona Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card #143 SGA Coca Cola
Card fronts · 1991Tito Francona Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card #143 SGA Coca ColaeBay listing image
Whitey Herzog Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 195 SGA Coca Cola HOF — reverse.
Card backs · 1991Whitey Herzog Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 195 SGA Coca Cola HOF — reverse.eBay listing image
Bob Hale Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 173 SGA Coca Cola — reverse.
Card backs · 1991Bob Hale Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 173 SGA Coca Cola — reverse.eBay listing image
Bob Hale Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 173 SGA Coca Cola
Card fronts · 1991Bob Hale Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 173 SGA Coca ColaeBay listing image
Whitey Herzog Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 195 SGA Coca Cola HOF
Card fronts · 1991Whitey Herzog Baltimore Orioles 1991 Crown Baseball Card # 195 SGA Coca Cola HOFeBay listing image

Notable sets

Notable sets
YearSetWhy it mattersSource
1900Coca-Cola trade cardsEarly advertising premiums from the brand.[2]

Grading notes

How this manufacturer's stock, cutting and production method affect the four grading pillars.

Ephemera condition[2]

Advertising cards are often handled and mounted; check for paper loss and trimming.

How to identify Coca-Cola cards

1900-present[1]

The Coca-Cola logo and campaign branding identify the card; formats vary widely.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Coca-Cola start making cards?

Coca-Cola began issuing cards in 1900.

Who owns Coca-Cola now?

Coca-Cola operates independently or under its current ownership.

What is Coca-Cola known for?

Coca-Cola has commissioned sports and entertainment cards and promotional sets for more than a century.

Sources & methodology

Every factual claim in the profile is tied to the numbered sources below. Translated sources are tagged with their original language. Media provenance is recorded per image; images are stored locally and credited to their source.

  1. Wikipedia: The Coca-Cola Company (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
  2. Cardboard Connection: Coca-Cola cards (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)

Unverified or incomplete

  • Text-first draft; media, design evolution and people/place sections are pending.

Cite this profile

PreGradeCards Research. “Coca-Cola.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/coca-cola

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