The face value and the year in a crown formed by a branch of laurel and a branch of oak, surrounded by the motto of France and the inscription: `RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
LIBERTÉ - ÉGALITÉ - FRATERNITÉ
5
FRANCS
2000
Reverse description
Reproduction of historical French coins. Right profile of Champlain`s Marianne wearing the Phrygian cap.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
J.C.
CHAPLAIN
Edge
Plain
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage
2000 - (fr) F. 354/1 - uniquement en set BU - 4 500