Reverse In the central part is a bird-of-paradise. To its right is the numeral: "5". Below is the inscription: "CENTS".
Obverse Along the left, top, and right edge, the text in English reads: "REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO". In the central part is the coat of arms of Trinidad and Tobago: a shield supported by two birds: a Scarlet Ibis on the left and a Rufous-vented Chachalaca on the right. Below is the year of issue: "1977".