Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a mature male lion standing to the left amid grass, symbolizing strength and authority. Above the lion is the country’s name in French, and the date of issue is placed below.

Kabila’s regime, which began in 1997 after he overthrew Mobutu Sese Seko, was characterized by efforts to rebuild the Democratic Republic of the Congo (formerly Zaire) after decades of dictatorship. His government sought to restore national sovereignty, but faced internal conflict and external pressures, particularly during the Second Congo War.

Depicts the male bighorn sheep (ram) standing right and looking back, the denomination above, and the issue date below.

Bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) are a species of wild sheep native to North America, recognized for their large, curved horns, which can weigh up to 30 pounds on males, known as rams. These impressive animals are typically found in mountainous regions, including the Rocky Mountains, Sierra Nevada, and the deserts of the southwestern United States. Bighorn sheep are well-adapted to rugged terrain, using their agility to navigate steep cliffs and escape predators. They live in social groups, with males forming separate bachelor herds and females and young living together. Bighorns primarily feed on grasses, shrubs, and plants, and their population has faced challenges due to habitat loss and disease, though conservation efforts have helped stabilize some populations.