Reverse In the central part, within a wreath of leaves, an inscription in Dutch in two lines: '1/2 CENT' - 1/2 cent.
Obverse In the central part, within a circle of dots, the coat of arms of the Netherlands. In the lower part, along the curve of the coin's edge, the year of issue: 1884; to the left, top, and right - the country's name in Dutch: 'KONINKRIJK DER NEDERLANDEN' - Kingdom of the Netherlands.