Obverse: The obverse of the coin depicts the coat of arms of Kiribati. At the bottom, the name of the issuing country "KIRIBATI" and the year of issue are inscribed.
Reverse: The reverse of the coin features a sculpture of an angel with a musical instrument. At the top of the coin, the inscription "CHRISTMAS ISLAND" is engraved. On the right side, the denomination "10 DOLL" is shown. At the bottom, the words "KIRITIMATI KIRIBATI" are engraved.