In the center - bust of King Idris I right, between inscriptions in Arabic.

Idris I, born Sayyid Muhammad Idris bin Sayyid Muhammad al-Mahdi al-Senussi, (1889 - 1983) was the only King of Libya, reigning from 1951 to 1969 and the Chief of the Senussi Muslim order.

Crown, face value, the year of minting (AH1372=AD1952) in Arabic, inside of wreath from palm and olive branches. Below - word denomination