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The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The upper-case 'J' sits on the baseline.
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The characters do not have serifs.
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' meets the vertical.
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The upper-case 'U' has no stem/serif.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The top of the lower-case 'q' has a vertical or slightly angled spur (pointed or flat).
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Note that the fonts in the icons shown above represent general examples, not necessarily the two fonts chosen for comparison.
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The '$' (dollar) has a single line crossing the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) is traditional style with two enclosed loops.
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The upper-case 'J' descends below the baseline.
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The characters have serifs.
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is on the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'P' leaves a gap with the vertical.
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The upper-case 'U' has a stem/serif.
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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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