Depicts John the Valiant riding on the back of a griffin bird. Along the left edge in a semicircle, the inscription "PETŐFI SÁNDOR: JÁNOS VITÉZ" is readable.

When he gazed all around at the rock-littered crest,
He saw nothing of note but a griffin's nest.
The griffin was feeding her brood on the shelf:
Then a scheme in John's brain began hatching itself.

He stole up to the nest, and the bird didn't blink,
And he jumped on the griffin's back quick as a wink,
He dug his sharp spurs in her flanks, and he steered
Over hollows and hills on his charger so weird.

Oh, thrown him down headlong the griffin would have,
Yes, dashed him to pieces, if she only could have,
But brave John the Valiant, he just wouldn't let her,
And he clung to her waist and her neck all the better.

Over how many countries she'd crossed? Heaven knows.
When suddenly, just as the bright sun arose:
Well, the very first ray of the glittering dawn
Straight onto John's village's steeple shone.

Lord, how John was delighted at such a surprise,
So delighted the teardrops came into his eyes;
But as for the griffin, she was monstrously tired -
And was drooping to earth, which was what John desired.

"John the Valiant" (János vitéz) is a narrative poem penned by Sándor Petőfi in 1844, consisting of 370 four-line verses rich in literary expression. The poem unfolds through five pivotal moments: the separation of Jancsi and Iluska, Jancsi's enlistment in the army, his transformation into John the Valiant, the sorrowful revelation of Iluska's demise, and his eventual journey to Fairyland to reunite with his beloved.

Within the narrative, the author paints an idealized portrayal of the protagonist, Jancsi, a shepherd orphan who ascends to the throne of Fairyland. "John the Valiant" celebrates the triumph of the downtrodden over adversity, blending elements of realistic rural life with folkloric themes. As Jancsi ventures into the wider world, he encounters mythical beings such as witches, griffin birds, and giants, symbolizing the challenges and trials inherent in life's journey.

Throughout his odyssey, the protagonist confronts not only physical and intellectual hurdles but also moral dilemmas, testing his character along the way. Ultimately, the tale culminates in the eternal bliss of Fairyland, where Jancsi and Iluska reign in perpetual happiness. In this fantastical realm, all characters are idealized, reflecting the poet's fundamental belief in the innate goodness of humanity, where sinners receive their just retribution and the virtuous are rewarded accordingly.

Depicts the denomination, year of issue, mint mark (BP), and the engraver's initials. Along the edge, a circular inscription of the country's name (Hungarian Republic) is visible.