Reverse In the central part, within a circle, a map of Algeria is depicted with the numeral 1 superimposed on it. Along the edge arc are inscriptions in Arabic: at the top the state name 'Algeria', at the bottom the inscription 'Dinar', with five-pointed stars to the right and left.
Obverse In the central part, against a patterned background, an African buffalo is depicted facing left, looking directly ahead. Above are the minting years in Gregorian '1992' and Muslim '1413' calendars.