Multi-year base plates began to appear in 1955, but their use was not consistent until the mid-1960s.
The current plate size is the North American standard of 6 × 12 inches (152 × 300 mm).
[2] New license plates for all vehicle were issued starting in mid 2013 and continuing until completed in early 2015.
The design of these plates included additional security features, such as a hologram at the left side, a security strip running across the plate, and additional elements that are now found throughout most countries.
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