Obverse

Right profile of the emperor wearing a laurel wreath. In an arc, the inscription: "Napoléon III" is on the left and "empereur" (emperor) on the right. At the bottom center of the coin, the engraver's signature (Barre).

Reverse

All imperial symbols are grouped on the reverse of this coin; namely: The eagle, the crown, the imperial mantle, the cross of the Legion of Honor surmounted by an N for Napoleon, the scepter, and the hand of justice. Around this ensemble, in an arc, the words "Empire Français" (French Empire). The monetary value is placed on either side of the coin, "20" on the left, "FR" on the right. At the bottom of the coin is the year and a letter before the date indicating the mint.

Photo not contractual, year random between 1861 and 1870.