Reverse At the top is a crown, the symbol of British rulers. To the left, bottom, and right along the rim are crossed maple branches, tied together with a ribbon forming a bow. In the center is a three-line inscription in English: '50 cents 1892'. The edge of the coin features decorative dentils.
Obverse In the center of the coin is a left-facing profile of Queen Victoria of Great Britain. Along the upper edge from left to right is the inscription 'VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA', which translates from Latin as 'Victoria by the Grace of God, Queen'. At the bottom, along the rim, is the country name in English: 'CANADA'. The rim is decorated with raised dentils.