Reverse Along the upper edge of the coin is the English inscription: "JAMAICA". Along the lower edge: "HALF PENNY". The central part features the 1875 coat of arms of Jamaica in the form of a shield. To the left of it is the number "19", to the right "57", together forming the year of issue: "1957". The coin's edge is decorated with raised denticles.
Obverse The central part depicts the right-facing profile of Elizabeth II. Along the right, bottom, and left edges near the rim is the English text: "QUEEN ELIZABETH THE SECOND". The coin's edge is decorated with raised denticles.