The coins are round in shape with a raised rim on the obverse and the reverse. The coins’ edge bears inscriptions: ЗАКАЗНІКІ БЕЛАРУСІ (WILD LIFE RESERVES OF BELARUS) * ЗАКАЗНІК ДНЕПРА–СОЖСКИ (DNIEPRA–SOZHSKY WILDLIFE RESERVE).
The obverse: against the background of ornamental canvas: at the top – the image of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus and an inscription: РЭСПУБЛIКА БЕЛАРУСЬ (THE REPUBLIC OF BELARUS); in the center – the image of a plant in blossom; at the bottom – an inscription: ЗВАНОК ЛІЛЕЯЛІСТЫ (LILYLEAF LADYBELL); the year of issue and denomination: 1 РУБЕЛЬ (1 RUBLE).
The reverse: in the center – the relief image of the Sterlet against the background of the stretch of the river and the river bank of the wildlife reserve; at the top – the representation of the fragment of the traditional Belarusian ornament symbolizing life; and at the bottom – an inscription: СЦЕРЛЯДЗЬ (THE STERLET).