Reverse Central composition: a butterfly perched on a floral bouquet. Below it, the numeral: 10. In the upper part, following the curve of the coin's edge, the English text: 'TEN CENTS'.
Obverse Central depiction: the Coat of Arms of Jamaica. Below it, the year of issue: 1990. Above it, the country name in English: 'JAMAICA'. The coin's edge features raised elements in the form of teeth.