Depicts the national arms within the wreath, country name in French above and date below.

Djibouti adopted its national emblem upon gaining independence from France on June 27, 1977. The emblem features laurel branches on the sides and encloses a vertical spear with a shield in front. Below the shield, two hands holding large machetes represent the nation's main ethnic groups, the Afar and the Issa. At the top of the spear is a red star, symbolizing unity between the Issa and Afar peoples.

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, and the mint and privy marks on the bottom.

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.

Mint mark: Cornucopia, horn of plenty (Paris Mint - Paris until 1972 or Pessac from 1973).

Privy marks of the Mint's Chief Engravers:
• Dolphin - Emile Rousseau (1975-1993)
• Bee - Pierre Rodier (1994-2000)
• Horseshoe - Gérard Buquoi (2001)
• Heart - Serge Levet (2003)
• Hunting horn with a wave and a fish - Hubert Larivière (2004–2010)
• Pentagon with letters AG, MP and YS - Yves Sampo (2011–2020)