Reverse At the top, a chrysanthemum flower. In the center, the inscription '20 sen' in Japanese: "二十錢". Along the rim are two branches tied at the bottom with a bow: paulownia on the left, chrysanthemum on the right. The edges have decorative raised denticles.
Obverse In the center, a dragon. Below, the inscription '20 SEN' in English. The edges have decorative raised denticles. Along the rim are inscriptions in Japanese: on the left, "日本大" - "GREAT JAPAN"; on the right and top, the year of minting: "明治九年" - "9TH YEAR OF MEIJI" or 1876 in the Gregorian calendar.