Description:
Obverse
A young woman holding a Caduceus. Near it some strands of her hair are twisting to form a DNA helix. Below there is the name of the engraver.
Reverse
Symbols of scientific research applied to medicine: a microscope, a hand holding a scalpel, and so on. Above the date with the mintmark, below the value and the name of the engraver.
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