The inner part of the coin depicts a tiger and has the inscriptions `Year of the Tiger`, 2010, `RF` and a Chinese character `虎`. All around the edge of the scroll, a frieze.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
Année du Tigre
虎
2010
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
2010
Edge
Mint
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)