Reverse In the central part, the heraldic shield of Great Britain with a crown, to the left and right of the shield the Queen's monogram 'ER'. Around the edge of the coin inscriptions in English: at the top, divided by a crown: 'FID: DEF:', translating to 'Defender of the Faith'; at the bottom, separated by two crosses: 'HALF CROWN' - half crown, the mint year 1963, and decorative elements in the form of dots.
Obverse In the central part, the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II. Around the edge of the coin, divided by a cross, text in English: 'ELIZABETH.II.DEI.GRATIA. REGINA', which translates as 'Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God Queen, Defender of the Faith' and decorative elements in the form of dots.