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1/18/2026 Posting




Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal (personalized), Pennsylvania Coal Alliance, Inc., and International Association of Fire Fighters. Thanks to Aaron Shirk, Jeff Lesher, and Nick Keck for the pictures - keep them coming!



Glenn Reis shares this picture of his number "70" Antique/Historic plate. This type started in 1956 at number "1" on the purple base shown here, then transitioned to the Visa base in 2005, then finally to the current "Let Freedom Ring" base in mid-2025.



Aaron Shirk submits this great picture of a personalized Disabled Veteran plate, a "first-of" for this website. This plate type started in 1977 and was on the blue-on-white base for almost 50 years before transitioning to the current "Let Freedom Ring" base (which is still sort of blue-on-white).



Here's a new high for the Pre-Owned Dealer plate type from Aaron Shirk. In 2022, PennDOT announced that all of the Dealer types would be redesigned and part of this redesign split the standard Dealer plate into "New Car Dealer" ("N/D" prefix) and "Pre-Owned Dealer" ("P/R" prefix) types. Be sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.



Last and possibly least (joke) is this personalized Misericordia University plate from John Kerestes. This particular plate has seen its share of bad weather and is in poor condition, but it's also a format that was previously unknown to this site!


1/11/2026 Posting




Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Appalachian Trail Conservancy, U.S. Air Force Veteran, and Street Rod (personalized). Thanks to Dillon Hornberger, James Ruppert, and Aaron Shirk for the pictures - keep them coming!



We are now in the NDA series for the Passenger type. The Passenger series started at MYR0200 on the new base. Thanks to Aaron Shirk for the picture!



Here is a previously unknown format for the Michigan State Alumni plate type. This was spotted by yours truly in a local drive-thru - glad I stopped there! Click the link to see all observed formats.



Next up is a new high for the Temple University plate type from Matt Boyer. The first time this plate type was observed on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base was in August 2025. Make sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.



Last but definitely not least is this 1937 Passenger plate from Clayton Moore. Although it may not be immediately apparent, this plate is special. Do you know why? Join the conversation on the Facebook group "Keystone State Plates" to chime in!


1/4/2026 Posting - Happy New Year!




Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: The Colebrookdale Railroad, Organ Donors Save Lives, and Animal Friends (personalized). Thanks to John Clark and Richard Than for the pictures - keep them coming!




Here are two "first-of" sightings, both personalized, for the Washington & Jefferson College and B.P. Order of Elks plate types. Sometimes we can't get a 10-out-of-10 picture but these are both good additions to this site. Thanks goes to Ben Vaughn for both spots!




Here are two more personalized plates and "first-of" spots for this site: a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran plate from Kevin Casciano and a Disabled Veteran (Severe Disability) plate from James Ruppert, both on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base.



Ryan Battin sends in this new high for the Arcadia University plate type. The last time this high was updated? June 2012 - and still on the "www" base! There must be a large inventory at PennDOT of these for this base to still be issued on this base from 1999. Make sure to visit the "List of All Plates & Current Highs" page for a list of all current plates and their highs.



Last up this week is a new high discovered for 1927 Dealer plates. Thanks to user "davidinvirginia" on eBay for the picture! Click the link to see information for every year for this type!


12/28/2025 Posting




Here is the latest batch of plate types to be spotted on the new "Let Freedom Ring" base: Thaddeus Stevens College, Honoring Our Women Veterans (Motorcycle), and APSCUF (personalized). Note: the Honoring Our Women Veterans (Motorcycle) plate is a standard issue plate and not personalized, per PennDOT; numbering started at AA0, went through AA9, to AB0, etc. Thanks to John Clark, Jeff Lesher, and Rob Sealover for the pictures - keep them coming!



Yours truly spotted this Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. on I-95 in Delaware County, and it's the first time a picture of this plate type has been recorded on this site! This type was first announced in 2024.



Here's a low-numbered Bronze Star for Valor plate, sent in by Zach Bent. This plate type came out in 2012 and the current high is 00248 B/V, so about 19 plates are issued per year, plus personalized plates.



This #1 Motorcycle plate from 1958 comes from eBay. See the two slots at the bottom-left? The original plan was to use metal tabs to revalidate plates but the state ended up using adhesive stickers instead so the tab slots were rendered unnecessary. This base was issued from 1958 through 1962 and plates issued closer to 1962 got rid of the tab slots altogether. Click the link to learn more!



Several people have submitted pictures of plates with a hyphen or space where the Liberty Bell graphic is on the plate and the general consensus is that this looks way better than having numbers and letter printed over the Liberty Bell. Personalized/vanity plates like this one are listed under the "Personalized Plate" column of the Passenger page. Thanks to Tyler Daniels for the picture!