A stylized castle courtyard with Ukraine's small coat of arms and "УКРАЇНА" above the brick gate. Below, on the cobblestones, is the denomination "5" and mirrored text reading "ГРИВЕНЬ" with the year 2019.
Palanok Castle is depicted in water, based on ancient engravings. A stylized central well shows a coin creating ripples. The inscriptions "ЗАМОК ПАЛАНОК" ("CASTLE PALANOK") flank the well, bordered by stone masonry and chains.