Depicts Mariane's head left, wearing a winged Phrygian cap, modern ships lower left and right behind the head, date in exergue. Surrounded by the inscription "French Republic French Union".

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.

A cornucopia (the logo of the Paris Mint) on the left of the date. An owl (privy mark of Raymond Joly, Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint from 1958 to 1974) on the right of the date. G.B.L. Bazor signature above.

Depicts the head of a waterbuck (large antelope) with palm leaves spread at the top between its long horns, either side of the head a shell with Epinephelus fish underneath, colony name above and denomination on both sides.

The waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus) is a sizable antelope native to sub-Saharan Africa, classified in the genus Kobus within the Bovidae family. Discovered by Irish naturalist William Ogilby in 1833, it comprises 13 subspecies grouped into two varieties: the common or ellipsiprymnus waterbuck and the defassa waterbuck. Typically, its head-and-body length ranges from 177 to 235 cm (70 to 93 in), and height varies from 120 to 136 cm (47 to 54 in). Exhibiting sexual dimorphism, males are taller and heavier, with a shoulder height of around 127 cm (50 in) and weight of 198–262 kg (437–578 lb), while females reach 119 cm (47 in) and 161–214 kg (355–472 lb) respectively. Their coat color can range from brown to grey, and only males possess long, spiral horns measuring 55–99 cm (22–39 in).

Epinephelus, a genus of marine fish in the subfamily Epinephelinae, belongs to the Serranidae family, which encompasses anthias and sea basses. These predatory fish are commonly found in tropical and subtropical seas worldwide, particularly around reefs, and are significant targets for fisheries.