Reverse In the central part, within a wreath of leaves, an inscription in French: '20 FRANC.' - 20 francs. Along the upper edge of the coin from left to right, the country name in French: 'REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE.' - French Republic. Below, the year of issue: 1808, flanked by the marks of the Paris Mint: a rooster and the letter 'A'. The rim of the coin features a toothed (denticulated) relief.
Obverse In the central part, the left-facing profile of Napoleon I Bonaparte. Around the edge of the coin, an inscription in French: 'NAPOLEON EMPEREUR.' - Emperor Napoleon. The rim of the coin features relief elements in the form of teeth (denticles).