Reverse In the central part, within a wreath of ears of grain, leaves, and grape clusters tied with a ribbon, a two-line inscription in Spanish: «UN CENTAVOS» - 1 centavo. The edge of the coin is decorated with decorative denticles.
Obverse In the central part, a stylized depiction of the Sun. Below it, the year of minting: 1942. To the left, top, and right along the rim, the country name in Spanish: «REPUBLICA PERUANA» - Peruvian Republic. Along the rim is a toothed relief pattern.