The obverse of the coins features a stylised Vytis, surrounded by the inscription LIETUVA (Lithuania), year of issue (2012), and the mintmark of the Lithuanian Mint.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
LIETUVA
LMK
2012 (Translation: Lithuania LMK 2012)
Reverse description
The reverse of the coin features an image of a pond turtle (Lith. balinis vėžlys) – an animal included in the Red Book of Lithuania. The turtle is surrounded by the inscriptions BALINIS VĖŽLYS, Emys orbicularis, the denomination (50 litas) and the mark of the designer (GK).