The inner part of the coin depicts a rabbit and has the inscriptions `Year of the Rabbit`, 2011, `RF` and a Chinese character `兔`. All around the edge of the scroll, a frieze.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Année du Lapin
兔
2011
RF
Reverse description
The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Fables de La Fontaine
5
EURO
2011
Edge
Plain.
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)