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One of a set of 30 Chinese 'money' playing cards. The cards are narrow rectangular strips of thin cardboard, printed with various devices in red and black. This card is one of three extra cards, known as 'ba shu' ('eight bundle'). It has a small inscription at the top of the card, and a larger inscription at the bottom.
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