Depicts the portraits of two great revolutionary poets from Bulgarian and Hungarian history, Sándor Petőfi (left) and Hristo Botev (right), below their signatures. A sword hilt and a contemporary pen divide the inscription "1300 YEARS OF BULGARIA" below.

Sándor Petőfi (1823-1849) was a Hungarian poet, revolutionary, a national hero, one of the most iconic figures of Hungarian literature and culture. His poems were translated into the most languages in Hungarian poetry. In his short life, the internationally renowned poet wrote nearly a thousand poems, and was one of the first literary figures who managed to make a living from his writings. He started the concept of the literary icon. As an embodiment of Hungarian Romanticism, he introduced new themes into Hungarian poetry, such as the family poetry, the depiction of the Puszta (Hungarian grasslands) and the idea of a free world. His exceptional popularity was also due to the fact that he used plain language in his works, and incorporated the language of the people into literature. He was one of the leading figures of the ‘Young people of March’, a dominant figure in the 1848-1849 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence.

Hristo Botev (1848-1876), born Hristo Botyov Petkov, was a Bulgarian revolutionary and poet, revered as a national hero. His poetry exemplifies the literature of the Bulgarian National Revival, showcasing advanced political, philosophical, and aesthetic perspectives. Botev's upbringing in Kalofer, Bulgaria, under the influence of his father, a prominent figure in the Bulgarian National Revival, shaped his early years. Despite struggles in his education, including expulsion from a gymnasium in Odessa, Botev immersed himself in literature and revolutionary activities. He became editor of the revolutionary newspaper "Word of the Bulgarian Emigrants" and was imprisoned for his collaboration with Russian revolutionaries. Botev's leadership in organizing an armed company to cross the Danube contributed significantly to the Russo-Turkish War and Bulgaria's liberation from Ottoman rule. Tragically, he was fatally shot on May 20, 1876, marking a turning point in the uprising. His legacy as a courageous revolutionary and literary figure endures in Bulgarian history and culture.

Depicts the coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, surrounded by the country name (Hungarian People's Republic) above, two vertical laurel branches next to the coat of arms, the denomination and the issue year below, the mintmark (BP) on the bottom right.

The coat of arms of the Hungarian People's Republic consists of a centrally positioned Hungarian shield adorned with a five-pointed red star at the top, symbolizing socialism. Surrounding the shield are ears of wheat on either side, representing agriculture and the nation's bounty.