The obverse depicts the elegant Germania, wearing battle armor over a windblown dress, striding onto the mainland with her distinctive energy and self-assurance. She took enormous risks to explore unknown territory and conquer new regions. Her loyal double-headed eagle stands watch to warn of any potential dangers.

The reverse presents a bicephalous eagle (two-headed eagle), a figure in Roman mythology and who represents Janus - the god of all beginnings, guardian of doors, gates, pathways and bridges, the sponsor of agreements and unions. Its two heads face the opposite direction symbolizing the past and the future.