The bison is the last representative wild bull in Europe. Strong, hollow horns are a permanent feature of both sexes and grow with age. Bison are a social animal that usually live in herds of 8–13 animals, although older males tend to be solitary.

Obverse: bison’s head.
Reverse: male bison against a background of trees.

Denomination: 5 euro
Weight: 19.1g
Diameter: 34mm
Alloy: brass
Issue limit: 50.000