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Monty Gum

Monty Gum was a Dutch card maker known for mid-century European sports and entertainment sets.

1946–1985 Netherlands Amsterdam, Netherlands
Sports cardsEntertainment & non-sportSoccerCycling
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1975 Monty Gum (Holland) Six Million $ Dollar Man Card #28 Sku132-28
1975 Monty Gum (Holland) Six Million $ Dollar Man Card #28 Sku132-28

Monty Gum at a glance

Monty Gum was a Dutch card maker known for mid-century European sports and entertainment sets.

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

Company history

European sports cards[1][2]

Monty Gum began producing cards in the 1940s and became a familiar name in Dutch and European confectionery cards. Its football and cycling sets documented the sports culture of the post-war decades.

Non-sport and later years[1][2]

Monty also produced film, television and nature sets, often with simple colour printing. The company wound down in the 1980s, and its cards are now collected as mid-century European ephemera.

Timeline

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

Monty Gum timeline
Monty Gum timelineDated milestones in the history of Monty Gum.1946: Company activeCompany active19461950: Football setsFootball sets19501970: Non-sport expansionNon-sport expansion19701985: Company closesCompany closes1985
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YearEventDetail
1946Company activeMonty Gum begins producing cards in the Netherlands.
1950Football setsMonty football cards become popular in Europe.
1970Non-sport expansionMonty produces film and television sets.
1985Company closesMonty Gum ends production.
  1. 1946
    Company active[1]

    Monty Gum begins producing cards in the Netherlands.

  2. 1950
    Football sets[2]

    Monty football cards become popular in Europe.

  3. 1970
    Non-sport expansion[2]

    Monty produces film and television sets.

  4. 1985
    Company closes[1]

    Monty Gum ends production.

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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1975 Monty Gum (Holland) Six Million $ Dollar Man Card #28 Sku132-28
Card fronts · 19751975 Monty Gum (Holland) Six Million $ Dollar Man Card #28 Sku132-28eBay listing image
NORMAAL BAND 1977 Monty gum PUNK ROCK THE NEW WAVE MUSIC CARD
Card fronts · 1977NORMAAL BAND 1977 Monty gum PUNK ROCK THE NEW WAVE MUSIC CARDeBay listing image
Monty gum 1977 Comic heroes original card box SUPERB condition scarce — reverse.
Card backs · 1977Monty gum 1977 Comic heroes original card box SUPERB condition scarce — reverse.eBay listing image
Monty gum 1977 Comic heroes original card box SUPERB condition scarce — reverse.
Card backs · 1977Monty gum 1977 Comic heroes original card box SUPERB condition scarce — reverse.eBay listing image
1988 Monty Gum Popeye and Friends Uncut Sheet - Complete 100 Card Set
Card fronts · 19881988 Monty Gum Popeye and Friends Uncut Sheet - Complete 100 Card SeteBay listing image

Notable sets

Notable sets
YearSetWhy it mattersSource
1950Monty Gum FootballA mid-century European football card set.[2]
1960Monty Gum Film StarsA representative non-sport entertainment set.[2]

Grading notes

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

Paper stock[2]

Mid-century Monty cards use thin paper stock and are prone to creases and edge tears.

Centring[1]

Cutting was imprecise; off-centre examples are normal.

How to identify Monty Gum cards

1940s-1980s[1]

The Monty name appears on the card or back; European football and film subjects are typical.

Football[1]

The football sets use mid-century player photography and simple colour backs.

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Frequently asked questions

When did Monty Gum start making cards?

Monty Gum began issuing cards in 1946.

Who owns Monty Gum now?

Monty Gum is defunct; its brand assets have changed hands over time.

What is Monty Gum known for?

Monty Gum was a Dutch card maker known for mid-century European sports and entertainment sets.

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. Cardboard Connection: Monty Gum (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)
  2. Wikipedia: Trading card (accessed 2026-11-07 · EN)

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Cite this profile

PreGradeCards Research. “Monty Gum.” Card Manufacturers Directory. Last verified 2026-11-07. https://pregradecards.com/manufacturers/monty-gum

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