Effigy of the king crowned with a laurel wreath, facing left (or right in heraldic perspective), year 1922 and inscription `FERDINAND I REGELE ROMANILOR` meaning `FERDINAND I KING OF ROMANIANS`, outer pearl circle. Under the effigy`s neck lies inscription P. M. DAMMANN, the engraver`s name.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
FERDINAND I REGELE ROMANILOR
1922 (Translation: Ferdinand I, the King of the Romanians)
Reverse description
Denomination 20 LEI, ROMANIA and middle coat of arms of the country, outer pearl circle