This 2003 Federative Republic of Brazil 50 Centavos coin features the portrait of Baron of Rio Branco, a diplomat, historian, and statesman who played a crucial role in Brazil's foreign policy during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The obverse also showcases a 3/4 globe with a sash on the right, with the engraver Luciano Dias Araujo's name inscribed on the left.

The reverse of the coin has a smooth and inscripted edge with the letter "T" partially inside stripes. The coin was minted with a composition of stainless steel and has a KM number of 651a. This coin is a variety of mintage 143.6 million and remains ungraded. The certification of the coin is uncertified, and its denomination is 50 Centavos.