Reverse In the central part, the numeral: 1/2. Along the lower edge arc, an inscription in Spanish: «SOL DE ORO» - 1/2 gold sol.
Obverse In the central part, within a circle, the coat of arms of Peru. Below it, the year of issue: 1976. Along the edge of the coin from left to right runs text in Spanish: «BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU» - Central Reserve Bank of Peru.