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Ever since 1972 (or thereabouts), I have collected political memorabilia. Items included campaign buttons, posters, programs and others.
One collectible was the 1985 Presidential Inauguration license plates for the Inauguration of President Ronald Reagan and Vice President George H. W. Bush.
I had the plates on my 1980 Toyota Pick-up truck for the three months they were legally valid. I chose "AMV85" for my plates (my initials and year).
According to DCPlates.com:
Along with a commemorative legend, the color gold and inclusion of fifty graphic red stars were used on 1985 plates to mark the 50th U.S. presidential inauguration. The overall composition of the design is in stark contrast to earlier plates, with small printing and poor color contrast in the graphic components, and no mention of the issuing jurisdiction, making this and later inaugural plates more appealing for display on a wall as a souvenir rather than on the bumper of a moving vehicle. Plate stickers and commemorative frames also were sold by the Presidential Inaugural Committee but were distributed sparingly, making both accessories relatively rare. Introduced this year were special plates for disabled motorists that include the international access emblem, a person in a wheelchair. Less than 100 sets were likely produced.
The cost of general-issue and personalized 1985 inaugural plates was $30 and $50, respectively, and they could be used for three months. Approximately 16,000 pairs of plates are thought to have been produced, a significant reduction from the previous nauguration.
I have one plate (of my set of two) in a curio cabinet and the other on the wall of my den.
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