The coin consists of an aluminum capsule, in which a postage stamp held in place by a mica disk is embedded. `FYP` (Fallait Y Penser) is the name of the company that manufactured these stamps. At bottom right, an abbreviated inscription reads `Patented without government guarantee`.
Obverse lettering
GARGANTUA
CONSERVES DE POISSONS
COLIN
MAQUEREAUX
HARENGS
LORIENT
B.S.G.D.G.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Red 10-centime `Sower` stamp on blue-black background.
