Reverse In the central part, a two-line inscription in French: "500 FRANCS". Along the left and right edges of the coin, an image of two laurel branches. Below, in three lines, the inscription of the Djibouti motto in French: "UNITÉ EGALITÉ PAIX" - "UNITY EQUALITY PEACE".
Obverse In the central part, the emblem of Djibouti is depicted: two traditional daggers, a spear and a shield inside a laurel wreath. To the left, top, and right along the rim, the name of the country, Republic of Djibouti, in French: "REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI". Below: "1991" - the year of minting.