In center the antenna historical symbol of opening and closing of programs on RAI TV, with at right the logo of RAI anniversary and the dates. The name of the author is in the lower left part, above three curved lines representation of the three television channels of RAI.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPVBBLICA
1954-2004
50
ITALIANA
U. PERNAZZA (Translation: ITALIAN REPUBLIC)
Reverse description
Value in mintmark in center, with above the logo of RAI: the butterfly, used from 2000 to 2010. All around twelve big radiant stars, symbol of European Union.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
Rai
5 R
EURO
Edge
Milled
Mint
R Rome, Italy (476-date)
Mintage
2004 R - BU - In BU Sets only - 30 000 2004 R - Proof - In Proof Sets only - 10 000