Reverse Along the upper edge from left to right is the motto of Djibouti in French: "UNITÉ, EGALITÉ, PAIX" - "UNITY, EQUALITY, PEACE". Above, the inscription 10 francs in French in two lines: "10 FRANCS". Below, a sailing boat and a steamship are depicted against the backdrop of a seaport.
Obverse In the central part are depicted: two traditional daggers, a spear, and a shield within a laurel wreath - the emblem of Djibouti. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim is the name of the country, Republic of Djibouti, in French: "REPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI". Below: "2007" - the year of minting.