Reverse In the central part, an artistic depiction of an eagle in flight, holding a caught fish in its talons. Above it, a two-line inscription in English: '50 THEBE' - 50 thebe.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of the Republic of Botswana. Above it, the country name in English: 'BOTSWANA' - Botswana. Below it, the year of minting: 1991. In the lower part, along the edge of the coin, an inscription in English: 'IPELEGENG' - independence.