The '$' (dollar) has a single line which does not cross the 'S'.
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The '&' (ampersand) looks like 'Et' with one enclosed loop (with or without exit stroke).
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The centre vertex of the upper-case 'M' is above the baseline.
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The verticals of the upper-case 'M' are parallel.
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The lower-case 'g' is single-storey (with or without loop).
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The lower-case 'a' stem stops at the top of the bowl (single storey).
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' meets the vertical.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are parallel (U-shaped).
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The '$' (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 verticals of the upper-case 'M' are sloping.
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The lower-case 'g' is double-storey (with or without gap).
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The lower-case 'a' stem curves over the top of the bowl (double storey).
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The centre bar of the upper-case 'R' leaves a gap with the vertical.
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The sides of the lower-case 'y' are angled (V-shaped).
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