Reverse In the central part are three coconuts and a palm leaf. Along the upper edge of the coin is an inscription in the Tongan language: "FAKALAHI ME’AKAI" - "PRODUCE MORE FOOD", below - the denomination in English: "5 SENITI".
Obverse In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the English text: "TONGA", below - the year of issue: "1981". In the central part is a right-facing profile depiction of a hen and four chicks.