From the dome of the Institut de France, rays (the Lights of Knowledge) and four stars (the four Academies), the face value, the words `INSTITUT DE FRANCE` and `REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE` being on both sides.
Obverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
INSTITUT DE FRANCE
1 F
R C
1995
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
A loose, flaming bundle is framed by the inscription `INSTITVT DES SCIENCES ET ARTS`, three laurel branches and the date 1795 (foundation of the Institut), and the motto `LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ`.
Reverse lettering
NATIONAL
INSTITVT DES SCIENCES ET ARTS
1795
LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
