Switzerland
vehicle-registration-documents of Switzerland
There are five different versions of the Swiss vehicle registration document in circulation.
In some instances paper is or was used which contains no security features.
The typeface varies from Canton to Canton and even with different print runs. Errors in the text are not uncommon.
Complete forgeries have come to light, which sometimes are of better quality than the original documents.
In cases of suspicion, the only sure way to ascertain whether a document is genuine is to check with the issuing authority.
Description of the 5 Versions
1. Version
Is printed on normal paper which contains no security features.
2. Version
Consists of a wax-like, tearproof material which contains no security features.
3. Version
Is produced on security paper with the following characteristics:
· rcullar grid-like protective pattern which begins in the centre of each page
· Reedd green grain
· UV light short yellow fibres become visible.
4. Version
Was only used for a short period. It has a reddish colour tone and the following security features:
· rcullar grid-like protective pattern which begins in the centre of each page
· Reedd green grain
· UV light short yellow fibres become visible.
5. Version
was introduced in January 1999. The paper is the same throughout Switzerland.
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