Obverse: the obverse of the coin depicts a bust of a uniformed Wilhelm II facing right. The words 'WILHELM DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG V. PREUSSEN' (lit. 'Wilhelm, Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia') are scattered around.
Reverse: the reverse of the coin shows the German symbol of the eagle. The name of the country of origin and the year of issue of the coin are embossed on the top 'DEUTSCHES REICH' (German Empire). The denomination 'DREI MARK' appears at the bottom.