French silver 5 francs issued between 1960 and 1969, featuring Semeuse (the Sower). Originally designed in 1898 by French engraver Louis Oscar Roty, 1846 to 1911. The Sower which has now appeared on various French coins for over a century, having first appeared on an 1898 5 francs essai, and then having transferred to the euro 20 cents. From 1970, a base metal clad version was issued.