The Malta Independence Fiftieth Anniversary Medal is circular, 36 mm (1.4 in) wide, and made of cupro-nickel.

The obverse of the medal depicts the coat of arms of Malta, with the year 2014 at its base.

The reverse bears a depiction of the coat of arms of Malta of 1964 in the center, circumscribed in relief by ĦAMSIN ANNIVERSARJU MILLINDIPENDENZA separated by a Maltese Cross from the inscription MALTA 1964 at the base.

The medal's suspension ribbon is 32 mm (1.3 in) wide, divided into equal halves of white and red.

On the bar is a design, in relief, of an olive branch and palm frond joined at the middle.