The first tower of San Marino (Guiata) is encircled by the twelve stars of Europe. At the left up of the tower the year of issue and mintmark (R), at the right the country name and the initials of the designer (stylised Ch). Engraver's initials below.

The Guaita is the oldest of the three towers, and the most famous. It was constructed in the 11th century and served briefly as a prison. It was rebuilt numerous times and reached its current form in the 15th century during the war fought between San Marino and the House of Malatesta.

Designer: Frantisek Chochola
Engraver: Ettore Lorenzo Frapiccini

A globe, next to the facial value, shows Europe in relation to Africa and Asia.

Engraver: Luc Luycx