Radiant Marianne head left with a crown of cherubs.

Marianne is a national symbol of the French Republic, an allegory of liberty and reason, and a portrayal of the Goddess of Liberty. It is a significant republican symbol, opposed to monarchy, and an icon of freedom and democracy against all forms of dictatorship.

Engraver: Jean-Jacques Barre

Liberty cap over the national motto of France (Liberty, Equality, Fraternity) above denomination, date below.

Monogram of Atelier de Gravure des Monnaies et Médailles (group of designers of the Paris Mint): Rosette (letters "agmm") before the engraver's name

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

Privy mark of the Mint's Chief Engraver: Dolphin - Emile Rousseau (1975-1993)

Engraver: Michel Durand-Megret