An engraving of the United States Pavilion with the lettering `WORLDS FAIR` at the top edge of the coin and `KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE` at the bottom edge of the coin.
Obverse lettering
WORLDS FAIR
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
An engraving of a circular shape divided into 5 sections. Around this circular figure is the lettering `UNITED STATES PAVILION` at the top edge of the coin and `WORLDS FAIR 1982` at the bottom edge of the coin.