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. At the bottom is an abbreviated inscription `Patented without government guarantee`. There are many variations.
Obverse lettering
CRESCA
LES MEILLEURES CONSERVES
BORDEAUX
`MORE THAN A LITTLE BETTER`
NEW-YORK AND BORDEAUX
B.S.G.D.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Orange stamp `Sower` of 5 cents on red background.
