Editing files with $ in the name (GNU Emacs FAQ)

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6.8 How do I edit a file with a ‘`$`’ in its name?

When entering a file name in the minibuffer, Emacs will attempt to expand a ‘$’ followed by a word as an environment variable. To suppress this behavior, type $$ instead.

6.8 How do I edit a file with a ‘$’ in its name?

6.8 How do I edit a file with a ‘`$`’ in its name?