Reverse In the central part, within a circle, the numeral 1 divides the inscription 'One Cent' into two parts, with 'ONE' above and 'CENT' below. The coin's edge features tooth-like elements, along which the text reads: at the top 'BANK OF GUYANA', at the bottom the mint year '1979', flanked on both sides by a hoatzin bird. All inscriptions are in English.
Obverse Depicts three flowers, from which waves radiate. A pattern forms where the waves intersect. Decorative raised teeth run along the rim.