Reverse Along the left edge arc, the English inscription 'CENT', meaning 'cent', with the mint year '1974' on the right. The central part of the reverse features a relief image of a pineapple fruit, with a stylized numeral 1 to its left.
Obverse Along the lower rim, the country name 'SWAZILAND' in English. The central part features a portrait of King Sobhuza II, facing right in half-profile.