The obverse displays an oil drill with the date 1940 split in the fields on both sides. The legends THE STORY OF PETROLEUM and GOLDEN GATE INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION are around the periphery. The reverse displays the legend A DOLLAR SPENT FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS NEVER STOPS CIRCULATING. IT PAYS FOR WAGES, TAXES, MATERIALS AND BRINGS COUNTLESS BENEFITS TO EVERY BUSINESS. Both sides are yellow-gold in color with shiny cartwheel effects.
