Reverse At the top, along the rim, the English text: "EAST AFRICA". Below it is the year of issue, 1930. A central hole is present. To the left, below, and right of it are elephant tusks. Above the hole is the numeral "1". The rim features decorative tooth-like elements.
Obverse The rim features decorative raised tooth-like elements. A central hole is present. To the left and right along the rim is the Latin inscription: "GEORGIVS V REX ET IND: IMP:", which translates to: "GEORGE V KING AND EMPEROR OF INDIA". At the top is the Crown of the British Empire. At the bottom is the English text in two lines: "ONE CENT".