Depicts the national emblem of the Democratic Republic of the Sudan (1970–1985), denominations on both sides, country name between dates in Gregorian (left) and Islamic year (right) in Arabic numerals below.

The emblem shows a secretarybird bearing a shield from the time of Muhammad Ahmad, the self-proclaimed Mahdi who briefly ruled Sudan in the 19th century. Two scrolls are placed on the arms; the upper one displays the national motto, ("Victory is ours"), and the lower one displays the title of the state.

The secretarybird was chosen as a distinctively Sudanese and indigenous variant of the "Eagle of Saladin" and "Hawk of Quraish" seen in the emblems of some Arab states, and associated with Arab nationalism.

Depicts a Sudanese woman wearing a traditional dress looking to the microscope facing right
surrounded by the inscription "UNITED NATIONS DECADE FOR WOMEN", the symbol of the Decade by Valerie Pettis below. Countermarks of "CHI" within a circle (Valcambi SA, Balerna, Switzerland) below.

Regarding attire, Sudanese women commonly don the "Chadur," an elongated piece of fabric that envelops the entire body, including the head. The Chadur is typically utilized as an outer garment and is paired with the "Tob," a head covering, and the "Hijab," a modest dress code adhered to by many Muslim women.