Reverse Around the edge, plant branches tied at the base with a bow form a wreath. In the center, a large two-line inscription reads 'UN CENTAVO' — 'one centavo'.
Obverse The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles. At the top, along the edge, is the Spanish text 'REPUBLICA PERUANA' — the name of the state, Peruvian Republic. Below is the year of minting '1944'. Rays emanate from a central raised circle, forming an octagon.