Reverse The central part features the inscription — the word 'КОПЕЕКЪ' (KOPEEKS). Above the word is the denomination — the numeral 5. Below the word is a straight line. Under the line is '1798.', the year of minting. The lower part depicts two crossed branches running along the rim. At their crossing point: above the crossing — the letters 'С.М.', denoting the Saint Petersburg Mint; below the crossing — the letters 'М.Б', the initials of mintmaster Mikhail Bobrovshchikov. The rim is decorated with dots.
Obverse The center of the obverse is occupied by the ornate monogram of Paul I. Above the monogram is the imperial crown. The rim is decorated with dots.