Special plates for the Proton Tiara, a supermini car launched in 1996 (a rebadged Citroën AX). Proton offered TIARA 1-9999 to new Tiara buyers and internal fleets to boost the model’s visibility. As a smaller, city-oriented car, not all numbers found takers, but early adopters appreciated the personalized touch. A number of Proton Tiara official service cars had matching “TIARA” plates, especially during the model’s launch year. The series was not widely publicized beyond dealership circles. By the early 2000s, the Tiara was discontinued and many cars were scrapped due to difficulty sourcing parts. Consequently, active TIARA plates have become scarce. A handful survive, sometimes held by plate collectors or retro car enthusiasts who keep a Tiara running. This series is a time capsule of Proton’s brief collaboration with Citroën; a TIARA plate on a Proton Tiara at a classic car show always draws nods from those who remember the short-lived model. Key Facts: Issue Date: 1996 Issuance Range: 1 - 9999 Rarity: Limited model-specific run Transfer Rules: Preferably on Proton Tiara; otherwise standard