Obverse: the obverse of the coin is decorated with the string instrument double bass, with the name of the instrument 'KONTRABASS' scattered around it.
Reverse: the coin features the German coat of arms, an eagle surrounded by 12 European stars with the name of the country at the top 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND' and the year of issue '2018' with the denomination '50 euro' at the bottom.
About the coin: This 99,99 % gold coin belongs to the 'Musical Instruments' series. It is the first coin in the series to feature the double bass, the highest and lowest register stringed instrument.