The reverse of the coin features Hua Mulan ready for battle. The beautiful female figure is accentuated with colourful magnolia flowers; "Huā" means "flower" in Chinese, while "Mùlán" is magnolia. The name of the heroine of the legend is not without meaning, because in China magnolia flowers are a symbol of purity and nobility. Additionally, the coin is decorated with a 3D insert in the shape of magnolia. Next to the female warrior there is an image of a Dragon, which is a symbol of Mulan's ancestral spirit. The obverse of the coin shows the sword with which Mulan cut her hair to resemble a man and a magnolia flower. At the top of the obverse, the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" - the name of the Queen, "NIUE" – the issuing country, "2021" - the year of issue, "FIVE DOLLARS" - the face value and "Ag 999", the fineness of the Silver.
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