前: A map, next to the facial value, symbolizes the gathering of the fifteen nations of the European Union
刻字: 50 EURO CENT LL
engraver: LL 吕克·卢克斯
背面: A modern adaptation of the Sower, initially designed by Oscar Roty, representing "France, which stays true to itself, whilst integrating into Europe", is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe
刻字: RF 1999 L. JORIO d'ap. O. ROTY
engraver: Laurent Jorio
