Obverse: The obverse of the coin features the flag of the Northern Mariana Islands, surrounded by various design elements. Above is the inscription COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, and below is the denomination 5 DOLLARS.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin depicts the Vitruvian Man, the famous drawing by Leonardo da Vinci. This symbolizes the harmony and balance of the human body. The year of issue, 2005, is indicated on the right.
About the coin: This 5-dollar gold coin was issued to honor Leonardo da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man" drawing, which became a symbol for the study of human proportions and harmony. The drawing was created based on the ideas of Vitruvius, an ancient Roman architect, regarding the perfect arrangement of human body proportions.
