In the central part is shown a branch of the red oak. Around the edge is written the Croatian name of the plant. Along the bottom edge, in the central part, is written the year.

In the central part is shown a stylized linden branch in inflorescence and on the leaves is written the value of the coin (5). Under the number is written LIPA. Around the top edge is written The Republic of Croatia. Around the lower edge, in the central part, there is the coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia.

The coat of arms of the Republic of Croatia consists of one main shield and five smaller shields which form a crown over the main shield. The main coat of arms is a checkerboard (chequy) that consists of 13 red and 12 silver (white) fields. It's also informally known in Croatian as šahovnica ("chessboard", from šah, "chess"). The five smaller shields represent five different historical regions within Croatia.