Obverse
The obverse of the coin features Vytis, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (LITHUANIA), denomination (50 litas), year of issue (1997), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
Reverse
The reverse of the coin features the cover page of the first Lithuanian book – Catechism of Martynas Mažvydas, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVIŠKAI KNYGAI 450 (LITHUANIAN BOOK – 450).
