MICR

What is the MICR font?

The familiar numerals from the bottom of American MICR (Magnetic Ink Character Recognition) checks, designed in 1958 for printing in magnetic ink to be read by magnetic readers and humans; they are produced in several closely related weights for light, normal or heavy inking. Most simulated computer typefaces are based on this design.

MICR Font families

The MICR includes the following font families:

  • MICR 010
  • MICR 012
  • MICR 013

MICR Preview

Here is a preview of how MICR will look. For more previews using your own text as an example, click here.


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