The "ONTARIO" and "ONT" plates were likely used as a promotional show pieces in Service Ontario offices. The 2*2*ACE is unique as it features two crowns, while the "J*ME" has a rare embossed crown on a modern reflective plate. These plates contain some rarer letters such as "I", "G", "Q" and "U" which are not permitted on regular plates due to legibility concerns. They switched to reflective plates province wide in 1994. They had so many quality control and peeling issues that they switched to painted plates in 1986 to 1993. The first plates of this series were made of ALCAN aluminum with reflective 3M sheeting such as the "70" and "GKG" pictured. With low uptake, Ontario revamped the program in 1983 as the "Personalized Plate" program which had far less restrictions. Choices were restricted to three letters and three numbers of the owner's choosing (see "JAG-327" plate as an example). In 1973 the "Owner Choice Plate" (OCP) program was brought into effect, coinciding with the introduction of the new base plate system. I'm still looking for many pre-1960 dealer plates. The yellow/black plates continued on as "service plates" (ie: mechanic testing at garages). In 2007 a new red/black/white base plate was introduced with "DEALER" now spelled out on the left side of the plate. ![]() In 1982 they began painting them in yellow/black. Ontario alternated yearly with blue and white until 1981. Modern-era distinctive dealer plates first appeared in 1973 with an opposite colour scheme than passenger plates. They switched to "M" at the end of the number from 1930 to 1972 (except for 1963 likely due to an error). From 1913 to 1929, dealer plates had the letter "M" at the beginning of the number to signify "Merchant" or "Manufacturer". From 1903 to 1912, dealers were either assigned letters or they could choose letters of their liking. Sample veteran plates reading "000 VET," for display or gift purposes only (i.e., prohibited from being attached to a vehicle), are also available at no charge to veterans whose service has been verified by the Legion.This run is truly one of the toughest to complete since very few were made and dealers were forced to turn in the previous years' plates to receive their new ones. To honour their contribution, veterans can exchange their current plates or obtain the new veteran licence plate at no charge, once their service has been verified by the Legion. Ontario values Veterans' contribution, dedication and commitment to serving and protecting our country. Ontario Command may need up to three weeks to verify the information and return an approved form. Send the completed form with a $5.00 cheque or money order payable to the Royal Canadian Legion, Ontario Provincial Command, to cover administrative costs, plus photocopied service information, and a self-addressed stamped envelope to: Vietnam Service - Statement of service or discharge certificate showing service in Vietnam during the Vietnam War in the United States Forces or the forces of its allies during this war and proof of Canadian citizenship at the time of service ( Canadian birth certificate or citizenship document, which shows date of becoming a Canadian citizen.)
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