| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 5 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.2 g |
| Dimensions | 37 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1627 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin depicts an ox and features the inscriptions `Year of the Ox`, the year 2009 and a Chinese character `牛`. Around the edge of the scroll, a frieze. |
| Obverse script | Chinese (simplified), Latin (cursive) |
| Obverse lettering | Année du Boeuf 牛 2009 RF |
| 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 5 EURO 2009 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2009 - BU - 4 738 |
| Catalog ID | 8564455070 |
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