Depicts Marianne's head in a laurel wreath facing left, in the background simplified map of France, along with the top edge motto of France.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. It is a significant republican symbol, opposed to monarchy, and an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship. Her profile stands out on the official government logo of the country, is engraved on French euro coins and appears on French postage stamps; it also was featured on the former franc currency.

Liberté, égalité, fraternité (French for "liberty, equality, fraternity") is the national motto of France and is an example of a tripartite motto. Although it finds its origins in the French Revolution, it was then only one motto among others and was not institutionalized until the Third Republic at the end of the 19th century. Debates concerning the compatibility and order of the three terms began at the same time as the Revolution.

Mintmark of the Paris Mint (Monnaie de Paris in Pessac): Cornucopia (horn of plenty)

Mint master's mark: Dolphin (Emile Rousseau, Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint, 1974–1994)

Depicts in the centre stylised rooster, a symbol of France, above face value, ate below, along with the top edge country name.

Monogram of Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles (group of designers of the Paris Mint): Rosette (letters "agmm") near the engraver's name