Reverse In the central part, there is an inscription in Arabic script, enclosed within a raised circle. To the left, bottom, and right along the rim are crossed branches tied together with a ribbon forming a bow.
Obverse In the central part, the state eagle of the German Empire is depicted. Along the upper edge of the coin, from left to right, runs the text 'DEUTSCH-OSTAFRIKANISCHE GESELLSCHAFT' (German East African Company). Below is the date, flanked by dots: '∙1890∙'. The central image is separated from the legend by a narrow rim.