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. A wing (privy mark of Lucien Georges Bazor, Chief Engraver at the Paris Mint from 1930 to 1958) on the right of the date. G.B.L. Bazor signature above.

Depicts a boat in front of a ship on the sea, Djibouti harbor in the background, denomination above, and motto (Unity, Equality, Peace) in French above.

Djibouti's port, strategically positioned at a global shipping crossroads, connects Europe, the Far East, the Horn of Africa, and the Persian Gulf. Serving as a vital refueling and transshipment hub, it is the primary maritime gateway for Ethiopia, with around 2,500 ships passing through daily.