In Andorra, vehicle registration plates are composed of one letter and four digits (e.g. A1234), and have the coat of arms of Andorra and country code (AND) to the left of the serial and Principat d'Andorra in blue below the serial. The plates feature embossed black serials on a white background.
The first Andorran license plates were issued in around 1930 and also featured black serials on white background. These were composed of the letters "AND" followed by four numbers, e.g., AND 1234. A new series was issued in 2011. They now feature country code (AND) in the bottom the coat of arms.[ citation needed ]
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A vehicle registration plate, also known as a number plate or license plate or licence plate, is a metal or plastic plate attached to a motor vehicle or trailer for official identification purposes. All countries require registration plates for commercial road vehicles such as cars, trucks, and motorcycles, for hire. Whether they are required for other vehicles, such as bicycles, boats, or tractors, may vary by jurisdiction. The registration identifier is a numeric or alphanumeric ID that uniquely identifies the vehicle or vehicle owner within the issuing region's vehicle register. In some countries, the identifier is unique within the entire country, while in others it is unique within a state or province. Whether the identifier is associated with a vehicle or a person also varies by issuing agency. There are also electronic license plates.
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The Italian vehicle registration plates are the compulsory alphanumeric plates used to display the registration mark of motor vehicles registered in Italy. They have existed in the country since 1897.
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Uruguay requires its residents to register their motor vehicles and display vehicle registration plates.
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