Reverse The central part features the coat of arms of Ghana, which is a shield divided into four parts by a cross. On the left is the number 19, on the right - 79, together forming the year of mintage, 1979. Along the edge of the coin are inscriptions in English: at the top - "FIFTY", at the bottom - "PESEWAS", which translates to "FIFTY PESEWAS". The coin's rim features decorative elements in the form of denticles.
Obverse The central part depicts 4 cocoa pods on a tree branch. In the upper part, along the edge of the coin, is the text of the country's name in English: "GHANA", at the bottom - the motto: "FREEDOM AND JUSTICE". The coin's rim features decorative raised denticles.