Reverse At the top, a depiction of a chrysanthemum flower. In the central part, the inscription '20 Sen' from top to bottom in Japanese: "二十錢". Along the edge of the coin are two branches tied at the bottom with a bow: on the left, paulownia; on the right, chrysanthemum. Decorative raised denticles are placed along the rim.
Obverse In the central part, a depiction of the sun. Below it, the inscription '20 SEN' in English. Decorative raised denticles are placed along 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: "明治四十二年" - "42ND YEAR OF MEIJI" or 1909 according to the Gregorian calendar.