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The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The upper-case 'G' has a spur/tail.
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The upper-case 'G' foot has a downward pointing spur.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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The lower-case 'd' has no lower spur, foot, or serif.
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The '$' (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 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 upper-case 'G' has no spur/tail.
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The upper-case 'G' foot has no spur or serif.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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The lower-case 'd' has a right-facing lower serif.
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