​​my playing card collection

These cards come from Jiangyan near Shanghai. There are four of each of the 30 cards shown below plus the five above. They are used to play a trick taking game. There are three suits, coins, strings and myriads.  The symbols at the top and bottom of the cards are used for a quick selection, each number has the same symbol. The game must be similar to the Ceki from Indonesia but I haven't found the specific instructions for these cards yet.

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It seems that the five cards above may be used in the way of jokers or wild cards. The characters read GOOD FORTUNE, PROSPERITY, LONG LIFE, ENJOYMENT, and WEALTH