Obverse: The obverse features the Coat of Arms of the Republic of Lithuania on a shield, beneath it is a stylized feather. Above, in a semicircle, is the inscription “LIETUVA,” at the bottom – “50 LITŲ,” and on both sides of the coat of arms – “1998.”
Reverse: The reverse shows a profile of the poet Adam Mickiewicz, with the buildings of Vilnius University in the background. Below, in a semicircle, is the inscription “ADOMAS MICKEVIČIUS,” and on the right, “1798–1855.”
About the coin: This silver coin was issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of poet Adam Mickiewicz.