| Issuer | France |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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#1767 |
| Obverse description | The inner part of the coin represents a snake surrounded by the inscriptions `Year of the Snake` and `2013`, the year of issue and Chinese characters. All around a frieze close to the scroll. The snake is the sixth sign of the Chinese zodiac, it is a year of the Water Snake. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | Année du serpent 2013 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 2013 |
| Edge | |
| Mint | Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date) |
| Mintage | 2013 - Proof - 778 |
| Catalog ID | 8491267310 |
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