Reverse The central part features the coat of arms of the Portuguese colony of Angola. Below it is the Kings Norton mint mark: "KN". An inscription in Portuguese runs along the upper edge: "ANGOLA". The lower edge bears the inscription: "50 CENTAVOS". The rim is decorated with semi-circular elements.
Obverse The left and right edges bear the Portuguese text: "REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA" (Portuguese Republic). The central part depicts a left-facing female profile, symbolizing Liberty. Below is the year of issue, 1923. The rim is decorated with a raised pattern of semi-circles.