| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2009 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| 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#1628 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin depicts an ox and has the inscriptions `Year of the Ox`, the year 2009 and a Chinese character `牛`. All 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 50 EURO 2009 |
| Edge | Plain. |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2009 - Proof - 497 |
| Catalog ID | 7689223690 |
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