Reverse The central part features an inscription — the word 'КОПЕЙКА' (KOPEIKA). Above the inscription is the numeral '1.'. Below the inscription is a straight line, and under it the year of mintage '1798'. Below the date is the mintmark of the Yekaterinburg Mint — the letters 'Е.М.'.
Obverse The center of the obverse is occupied by the ornate monogram of Paul I. Above the monogram is the Imperial Crown.