The coin consists of an aluminum capsule, in which is embedded a postage stamp held by a mica disk. `FYP` (Fallait Y Penser) is the name of the company that manufactured these stamps. There are many variants.
Obverse lettering
AUX DAMES DE FRANCE
5
NOUVEAUTES BORDEAUX
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Green stamp `Semeuse` of 5 cents on gold background.