Reverse In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the text 'HALFPENNI'. In the central part is the year of issue '1942'. Below it is the country name in English 'FIJI'.
Obverse Around the edge of the coin is a decorative raised pattern resembling a dotted line. Following the curve of the coin's edge on the left, bottom, and right is the English text 'GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR'. In the central part, above the round hole, is the Imperial State Crown.