Reverse In the central part, within a wreath of leaves topped by a five-pointed star, an inscription in French in two lines and the year of minting: 'UN CENTIMES 1850' - one centime, 1850. Along the arc of the left and right edge of the coin, the country name in French: 'EMPIRE D'HAITI' - Empire of Haiti. Along the edge of the coin - a dotted relief border.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of Haiti. To the left and right along the rim, the motto in French: 'LIBERTE INDEPENDANCE' - Liberty, Independence. The coin's edge features relief elements in the form of dots.