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 right is an abbreviated inscription `Patented without government guarantee`. There are many variations.
Obverse lettering
GARGANTUA
CONSERVES DE POISSONS
COLIN
MAQUEREAUX
HARENGS
LORIENT
B.S.G.D.G.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Green stamp `Semeuse` of 5 centimes on red bottom.
