In the center of the piece is a map of the United States representing New France. On the left is Thomas Jefferson, President of the United States, and on the right is Napoleon 1st, Emperor of the French. At the top of the coin is the motto of the republic, and at the bottom the value of the coin.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LIBERTÉ - EGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ
RF
Bicentenaire de la Cession de la Louisiane aux Etats-Unis
euro
20
Reverse description
The piece depicts a trumpeter who is a symbol of Louisiana.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
30 Avril 1803
2003
Edge
Plain
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)