Representation of Europe as a vessel sailing under the twelve stars of the Union. On the left side the year of issue, on the right the monogram `RI`, in the lower center the name of the author.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
2006 RI
E. L. FRAPICCINI (Translation: (RI) = Italian Republic)
Reverse description
Two Greek knights running to left, taken from the frieze of the Parthenon, Athens, Greece. Below the value and the mintmark.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
EUROPA DELLA ARTI
R FIDIA
50
EURO (Translation: Europe of Arts)