| Obverse description |
The inner part of the coin features a rooster in flight surrounded by the inscriptions `Year of the Rooster`, `2017`, `RF` and a Chinese character. All around, a frieze close to the scroll. |
| Obverse script |
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| Obverse lettering |
鸡 2017 Année du Coq RF |
| Reverse description |
The portrait of Jean de la Fontaine as well as all the animals of the Chinese zodiac. |
| Reverse script |
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| Reverse lettering |
Fables de la Fontaine 50 EURO 2017 |
| Edge |
Plain. |
| Mint |
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage |
2017 - Proof - 500
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| Numisquare ID |
3023836580 |
| Comments |
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