Obverse
The obverse of the coin features Vytis within a floral circle, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA) and the denomination (50 litas).
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features an image of Vilnius University, surrounded by the inscription VILNIAUS UNIVERSITETAS 425 (VILNIUS UNIVERSITY 425) and the dates 1579 and 2004, which appear when the coin is tilted at a certain angle.
