Head of Habib Bourguiba left, surrounded by the inscriptions "President of the Republic of Tunisia" in Arabic and French.

Habib Ben Ali Bourguiba (1903–2000) was a Tunisian lawyer, nationalist leader and statesman who served as the country's leader from independence in 1956 to 1987. He first served as the second Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Tunisia before proclaiming the Tunisian Republic in 1957 and thus becoming the first President of Tunisia. Prior to that, he played a major role in obtaining independence from France, ending the 75 years old protectorate and earning the title of "Supreme Combatant".

• Mintmark: Cornucopia (Paris Mint, France)
• Engraver general's privy mark: Owl (Raymond Joly, 1958-1974)

Man (right) on arced date palm harvesting dates, in front of two oxen (right) right of figure on a tractor (right), surrounded by the value and inscription "Prosperous Life Abundant Harvest" in French and Arabic.