Depicts the national arms within the wreath, country name in French above and date below surrounded by the mint and privy marks.

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.

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

Privy marks of the Mint's Chief Engravers: Pentagon with letters AG, MP and YS - Yves Sampo (2011–2020)

Depicts Djibouti francolin facing right, value below on the right, the motto (Unity, Equality, Peace) in French around.

The Djibouti spurfowl or Djibouti francolin (Pternistis ochropectus), a critically endangered bird species, is native to Djibouti in the Horn of Africa. It has grayish-brown plumage with white stripes and streaks, black markings on the head, and a short tail, measuring 35 cm (1.15 ft) in length and weighing 940 g (33 oz). Found mainly in African juniper forests, which are dwindling, it also inhabits box-tree forests. This shy bird feeds on berries, seeds, and termites and breeds from December to February. With a 90% population decline in two decades, mainly due to habitat degradation like overgrazing, it faces critical endangerment. Conservation efforts involve restoring juniper forests, conducting surveys, and raising awareness.