Reverse In the central part is a branch of flat-leaved vanilla. Along the upper edge arc is the motto in the Maori language: 'FAKALAHI ME'AKAI' - Grow More Food, below is the inscription - '1 SENITI' - 1 seniti.
Obverse In the central part is an ear of corn. Below it is the year of minting: 1990. In the upper part, along the edge arc of the coin, is the country name in English: 'TONGA' - Tonga.