The obverse of the coin features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania, encircled with the inscriptions LIETUVA (Lithuania), 50 LITŲ (50 litas) and 1997.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LIETUVA
LMK
1997 50 LITŲ
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin displays a Karaite castle guard and a Tartar warrior (Karaites and Tartars were brought to Lithuania by the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas at the end of the 14th century).
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
KARAIMAI IR TOTORIAI LIETUVOJE
• 600 METŲ • (Translation: Karaites and Tartars in Lithuania • 600 years •)
Edge
Lettered
Mint
LMK Lithuanian Mint (Lietuvos Monetu Kalykla), Vilnius, Lithuania (1990-date)