The design presents on the obverse, in the center, the representation of the arrayán. In the upper arch the text `REPUBLICA ARGENTINA`, and in the lower one, `ARRAYÁN`.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
ARRAYÁN
Reverse description
On the right, the flower of the arrayán accompanied by the year of coinage `2017`. In the upper arch, the motto `EN UNION Y LIBERTAD`. The location of the denomination `5 PESOS` indicates the Patagonia, region where this species is more representative.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
EN UNIÓN Y LIBERTAD
5 PESOS
2017 (Translation: In unity and freedom)