Reverse The upper part of the reverse features the crown of the Russian Empire. Below, on two lines, the denomination (six-pointed stars on the left and right) and the monetary unit are indicated: 5 KOPĒKЪ. Below that is an element—a separator consisting of two oppositely directed arrows with five dots between them. The five dots form a cross. Slightly below the ornate separator is the coin's year of minting '1883', beneath which is the abbreviation 'S.P.B.' (Saint Petersburg Mint). On the left side of the coin, along the edge, is a laurel branch, and on the right, an oak branch. At the base, the branches are tied with a ribbon, the knot of which forms a bow. Raised denticles are minted around the entire edge of the coin.
Obverse The center of the obverse is occupied by the lesser coat of arms of the Russian Empire—a double-headed eagle. Both heads of the eagle bear crowns, and a third, larger crown is positioned above and between the heads. All are connected by the ribbon of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. On the eagle's chest is the Moscow coat of arms, a shield depicting St. George the Victorious on horseback spearing a dragon. Surrounding the shield is the chain of the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle. The coats of arms on the wings (four on each wing): Kazan, Polish, Taurida, Astrakhan, Siberian, Georgian, Kiev and Novgorod, Vladimir. In the eagle's right talon is a scepter, and in the left, an orb. Under the right talon is the letter 'D', under the left, the letter 'S'. The initials of mintmaster Dmitry Sabaneev. The rim is decorated with denticles.