Obverse: the obverse of the coin shows Wilhelm II in uniform, facing right. The words 'WILHELM II DEUTSCHER KAISER KÖNIG VON PREUSSEN' (lit. 'Wilhelm II Emperor of Germany, King of Prussia') are scattered around.
Reverse: the reverse of the coin depicts the crowned Imperial Eagle of Prussia with a shield on his chest. The name of the country of origin and the year of issue 'DEUTSCHES REICH' (German Empire) is embossed on the top. The denomination of the coin is embossed 'FÜNF MARK ' (5 marks) at the bottom.