Depicts a half-face of a woman and a man on the left side, along with a contemporary structure, Maqam Echahid, a computer with @ on screen and a train on the right side. It features a shaded crescent and star, similar to the Algerian flag. The Arabic inscription "Algeria Day" is positioned above the issue date, while "50th anniversary" is below. The date is presented in both the Islamic and Gregorian calendars underneath.

The Maqam Echahid (Martyrs' Memorial) is a concrete monument commemorating the Algerian War. The monument was opened in 1982, on the 20th anniversary of Algeria's independence. It is fashioned in the shape of three standing palm leaves, which shelter the "Eternal Flame" under it. At the edge of each palm leaf is a statue of a soldier representing a stage of Algeria's struggle for independence.

Depicts the facial value in the centre surrounded by the Arabic inscription "Bank of Algeria" (on top) and "Dinars" (underneath).