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The '$' (dollar) has a double line which does not cross the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with a gap at the top.
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The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' connect to the vertical via a horizontal bar.
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is straight (horizontal, diagonal, or vertical).
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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is substantially straight.
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The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with a gap at the top.
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The diagonal strokes of the upper-case 'K' meet at the vertical (with or without a gap).
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
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The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has no spur or serif.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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The tail of the upper-case 'Q' is curved, S-shaped, or Z-shaped.
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The tail of the lower-case 'y' is curved or U-shaped to the left.
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