Reverse In the central part, surrounded by a wreath of laurel and oak leaves, an inscription in Spanish in four lines: "UN CENTAVO" - 1 centavo, the mint year 1898, and the Mexico City mint mark. The edge of the coin features decorative raised denticles.
Obverse In the central part, the coat of arms of Mexico. To the left, top, and right along the rim, the country name Republic of Mexico in Spanish: "REPUBLICA MEXICANA.". The edge of the coin features decorative denticle-shaped elements.