Depicts a bust of István Széchenyi, with the inscription 'SZÉCHENYI' placed beneath it. To the right of this, diagonally and vertically aligned, shield-shaped emblems symbolizing commerce, industry, and transportation. The titles of István Széchenyi's three major works, 'HITEL • VILÁG • STÁDIUM' (Credit-World-Stadium), along with their publication dates '1830—1833' are below.

In an effort to expand his audience, Széchenyi opted to share his thoughts through publication. His collection of political essays, including "Credit" (1830), "Light" (1831), and "Stadium" (1833), targeted the Hungarian nobility. Széchenyi criticized their conservative stance and urged them to relinquish feudal privileges, such as tax exemptions, while taking the lead in driving forward modernization efforts.

Depicts the Coat of Arms of the Hungarian People's Republic, the mint mark 'BP', the denomination, the issue year, and the country name (Hungarian People's Republic). The engraver's initials (Kz) are on the middle left.

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.