OBVERSE

The obverse of this coin reveals France as a scene of culture, sport, and victory. Center-right, France's map is colored blue, white, and red, recalling the national flag. Around it, the Eiffel Tower, Montmartre, architectural landmarks, grape clusters, a croissant, and the Moulin Rouge sign create a layered French landscape. To the left, a silver-toned footballer advances on the football field. At the bottom, two gold stars bear the inscriptions: "98" and "18" – the years of France's FIFA World Cup victories. At the top of the reverse, the inscription: "FRANCE" – the celebrated country. At the bottom, the inscription: "FIFA WORLD CUP™" – the official name of the competition. 

REVERSE

The reverse of the coin features the effigy of King Charles III, along with the inscriptions: "CHARLES III" – the monarch, "2026" – the year of issue, "SOLOMON ISLANDS" – the issuing country, and "HALF DOLLAR" – the face value.