Reverse At the top, an image of a chrysanthemum flower. In the central part, the inscription 20 sen from top to bottom in Japanese: "二十錢". Along the arc of the coin's edge are depicted two branches tied at the bottom with a bow: on the left, paulownia; on the right, chrysanthemum. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the edges of the rim.
Obverse In the central part, an image of the sun. Below it, the inscription 20 sen in English: "20 SEN". Decorative raised denticles are placed along the edges of the rim. Along the rim are inscriptions in Japanese: on the left, "日本大" - "GREAT JAPAN"; on the right and top - the year of minting: "明治四十ー年" - "41ST YEAR OF MEIJI" or 1908 according to the Gregorian calendar.