| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2012 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 50 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.920) |
| Weight | 8.45 g |
| Dimensions | 22 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#1925 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin represents a dragon, surrounded by the inscriptions `Year of the Dragon` and `2012` the year of issue and Chinese characters. All around a frieze close to the scroll. The dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac, it is a year of the Water Dragon. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Année du Dragon 2012 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 50 EURO 2012 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2012 - Proof - 1 000 |
| Catalog ID | 1566445090 |
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