Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_203_498 ( id number, "first issued" text, "design" text, "slogan" text, "serial format" text, "serials issued" text, "notes" text )

### Question ###
in what year was the last design of passenger baseplates for vehicle registration issued in vermont ?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX("first issued") FROM table_203_498