Reverse Along the upper edge arc, below the toothed border from left to right in English: 'EAST AFRICA'. Below, the year of issue '1937'. In the central part above the hole, the numeral 10 flanked by crossed elephant tusks.
Obverse In the upper part along the coin's edge arc, inscriptions in Latin: 'GEORGIVS VI' and 'REX ET IND: IMP:', separated by the British crown, translating to 'George VI Emperor of India'. In the central part below the round hole, the inscription 'TEN CENTS'. Below, the letters 'KN' – the mint mark for Kings Norton Metal, Birmingham.