The inner part of the coin represents a pig, surrounded by the inscriptions `Year of the Pig` and `2007` the year of issue and Chinese characters. All around a frieze close to the scroll. The pig is the last sign of the Chinese zodiac, it is a year of the Fire Pig.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
Année du Cochon
2007
Reverse description
The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
Fables de La Fontaine
10
EURO
2007
Edge
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)