Reverse The central part features an inscription — the word 'КОПЕЙКА' (KOPEYKA). Above the inscription is the numeral '1.'. Below the inscription is a straight line, under which is the year of minting '1797'. Below the date is the mintmark of the Anninsky Mint — the letters 'А.М.'.
Obverse The center of the obverse is occupied by the ornate monogram of Paul I. Above the monogram is the Imperial Crown.