A representation of the Abduction of Europa (as taken from Greek mythology: the young Europa is abducted by Zeus in the form of a bull). Below, on the background the upper part of the globe, with the name of the engraver on its rim.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBBLICA ITALIANA
PERNAZZA (Translation: Italian Republic)
Reverse description
On the globe, centered on Europe, a ribbon forms the letter E and the number 5. All around the rim twelve stars. Below the globe the value and the mintmark.