Busts of Henrik Ibsen and Fridtjof Nansen facing right, surrounded by inscription.
Obverse lettering
·DYB·SOM·IBSEN·STÆRK·SOM·NANSEN·BLOMSTER·SØG·TIL·FRIHEDSKRANSEN·
I. T. (Translation: Deep as Ibsen, strong as Nansen, seek flowers for the wreath of freedom.)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Open book with rays above. Plaque with inscription at the bottom, oak and spruce wreath below.