FE-Schrift

The FE-Schrift or Fälschungserschwerende Schrift ('forgery-impeding typeface') is a sans serif typeface introduced for use on licence plates. Its monospaced letters and numbers are slightly disproportionate to prevent easy modification and to improve machine readability. The typeface was developed in Germany, where it has been mandatory since November 2000.

Fälschungserschwerende Schrift
CategorySans-serif
Designer(s)Karlgeorg Hoefer
FoundryBundesanstalt für Straßenwesen
Date created1978–1980
Glyphs102
Also known asFE-Schrift
Schrift für Kfz-Kennzeichen
Sample

The abbreviation "FE" is derived from the compound German adjective fälschungserschwerend combining the noun Fälschung ('falsification') and the verb erschweren ('to hinder'). Schrift means 'font' in German (cognate with the English word script). Other countries have later introduced the same or a derived typeface for license plates taking advantage of the proven design for the FE-Schrift.

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