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:
• Dolphin - Emile Rousseau (1975-1993)
• Bee - Pierre Rodier (1994-2000)
• Hunting horn with a wave and a fish - Hubert Larivière (2004–2010)

Depicts value above the motto (Unity, Equality, Peace) in French surrounded by a wreath of palm tree leaves.