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The International Standard Serial Number barcode identifies periodical publications — journals, magazines, and newspapers — using an EAN-13 with a 977 prefix. The ISSN system enables libraries, distributors, and retailers to distinguish between different serial titles.


  




  

    

    

      

        
ISSN

        
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        Type
        1D Linear
      

      
      

      

        Data Length
        13 digits
      

      
      

      

        Character Set
        0-9
      

      
      

      

        Year
        1977
      

      
    

  






  



  

  




  
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Frequently Asked Questions

  
  

    What is an ISSN barcode?
    
ISSN (International Standard Serial Number) barcodes identify periodicals such as magazines and journals using an EAN-13 977 prefix.

  

  
  

    How many digits does an ISSN have?
    
An ISSN has 8 digits in the format XXXX-XXXX, with the last digit being a Modulo 11 check character that can be 0–9 or X.

  

  
  

    How is ISSN different from ISBN?
    
ISBN identifies books (prefix 978/979); ISSN identifies continuing publications like magazines and journals (prefix 977).