In Chinese culture, the tiger is customarily portrayed alongside the dragon as an expression of yin and yang. According to ancient philosophy, the beast's wildly different spirits created a fierce rivalry, which embodies the yin/yang belief that all things in the universe consist of two opposing yet complementary forces.

The obverse features the Republic of Chad coat of arms with holographic details on the shield, the motto on the banner, and the surrounding inscriptions. 

The reverse side displays a close-up, detailed image of a growling tiger staring directly at the viewer at the top of the coin. Two dragons on either side of the coin roar fiercely at each other, with a holographic orb containing Chinese characters showcased in the centre.