Reverse In the central part, within a raised circle, a lion walking to the right against a background of mountains; below – the numeral 50. Around the rim, inscriptions in English: at the top 'EAST AFRICA'; on the left, bottom, and right 'FIFTY CENTS 1958 HALF SHILLING'. The rim features toothed elements.
Obverse In the center, the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain wearing a crown. To the right, bottom, and left along the rim with raised toothed elements, the inscription 'QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND'.