I don't think so (though I could be wrong) because if you swipe down on your pkb while you're typing, it brings up your vkb with additional symbols, etc. If you swipe down again, it pops up the vkb with the number pad and associated symbols.
something some may not be aware of... you can create your own virtual keyboard arrangement in settings. this will be one of the "alternate" virtual boards which appear when you swipe down on the PKB. I created one for mainly numeric uses, including the symbols I use most often. here is a screenshot of my custom layout...
Hmmm, I used to be able to attach pictures... what happened?