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 a soccer player kicking a ball by his head, the denomination at the left, and the issue date below.

Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a globally popular sport played between two teams of eleven players on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The objective of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing team's goal, using any part of the body except the hands and arms (only the goalkeeper can handle the ball within the penalty area). The sport is governed by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) and has a massive following worldwide, with major tournaments like the FIFA World Cup drawing billions of viewers. Played in over 200 countries, football is known for its simplicity, requiring minimal equipment, and is celebrated for its ability to bring together diverse cultures and communities.