The obverse of the coin showcases Liberty wearing a pearl-bordered diadem inscribed with "LIBERTY." The reverse features a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings and an arc of rays above it, symbolizing power and patriotism. The denomination and the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" appear on the reverse, reflecting America's evolving values.
The design is noted for its classical Greco-Roman inspiration, and it was struck in three variations: Type 1 (no motto), Type 2 (with "IN GOD WE TRUST"), and Type 3 (with denomination "TWENTY DOLLARS").