Portrait of Georges Guynemer surrounded by legend. Date below.

Depicts a stork, face value above, the national motto of France (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) below.

The stork was Guynemer's squadron emblem and the pattern painted on his SPAD S.VII, nicknamed "Vieux Charles".

The SPAD S.VII was the first of a series of highly successful biplane fighter aircraft produced by Société Pour L'Aviation et ses Dérivés (SPAD) during the First World War. Like its successors, the S.VII was renowned as a sturdy and rugged aircraft with good climbing and diving characteristics. It was also a stable gun platform, although pilots used to the more manoeuvrable Nieuport fighters found it heavy on the controls. It was flown by a number of the famous aces, such as France's Georges Guynemer, Italy's Francesco Baracca and Australia's Alexander Pentland.

Mintmark of the Paris Mint: Cornucopia, horn of plenty

Privy mark of the Mint's Chief Engraver: Bee - Pierre Rodier (1994-2000)