Reverse Within a raised circle on both sides of the hole, elephant tusks; above the hole, the numeral 10. Along the upper rim, the colony's name in English 'EAST AFRICA'. Below, the mint year '1921' flanked by a diamond. The coin's edge features decorative denticles.
Obverse Central hole, with relief patterns on both sides. Above, a crown - symbol of the British Empire. Below the hole, a two-line inscription in English 'TEN CENTS'. Along the rim, a Latin inscription split into two parts 'GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA': left, the monarch's name 'GEORGIVS V', right, the title 'REX ET IND: IMP:'.