Reverse In the central part, within a smaller circle (hatched with horizontal lines) the number 20, above it on a curved ribbon the inscription in a semicircle in Spanish: 'CENTÉSIMOS' - 20 centimos, surrounded by a wreath tied in the center with a ribbon. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dots.
Obverse In the central part, a depiction of the Sun with a face and rays of varying lengths. Around the edge of the coin, the name of the country Eastern Republic of Uruguay in Spanish: 'REPÚBLICA ORIENTAL DEL URUGUAY' and the mint year 1855. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dots.