Obverse: the coin depicts King Gustaf V of Sweden. Around the royal bust are minted legend "GUSTAF V SVERIGES KONUNG" (eng. King of Sweden Gustaf V) and at the bottom of coin are the year of mintage "1920".
Reverse: the coin depicts the denomination "5 KRONOR". Three crowns are carved around the denomination, and below them two bay branches symbolize peace, victory, and glory. Mint and engraver marks at the bottom of the coin.