These are genuine license plates issued when the Chicago Bulls basketball team won the NBA championship 3 years in a row. This was the Micheal Jordan / Scottie Pippen era. They are stamped with the year 1993 because this was the year of the Bull's "Three-peat" win. The plates are official and were issued by the state of Illinois. All original and in like-new condition. The design on these are great for unique sports decor. They look great scattered about your rec room or man