Obverse: the coat of arms of the Republic of Lithuania, over a semi-circle, superimposed state title "LIETUVA", the bottom "50 LITŲ".
Reverse: a graph drawing Muse symbolizing the cultural roots - the ancient culture, and Gediminas Castle - the symbol of Vilnius - contours of the easel. Around the semicircle superimposed "VILNIUS – EUROPOS KULTŪROS SOSTINĖ 2009".
Edge: Edge engraved words "VILNIUS–METROPOLIS CULTURE EUROPENSIS".
Coin designer: Vytautas Narutis.