Reverse A crown, symbol of British rulers, is minted at the top. Along the left, bottom, and right rim are crossed maple branches tied together with a ribbon forming a bow. In the center of the coin is a four-line inscription '50 cents CANADA 1910'.
Obverse Around the top, left, and right edge is the text 'EDWARDVS VII DEI GRATIA REX IMPERATOR', which translates from Latin as 'Edward VII, by the grace of God, King, Emperor'. In the center is the right-facing profile of Emperor Edward VII.