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 turtle walking left, the denomination above, and the issue date below.

Turtles are reptiles known for their hard, protective shells, which act as shields to safeguard their bodies from predators. These fascinating creatures are part of the order Testudines, and they have existed for over 200 million years, making them some of the oldest reptiles on Earth. Turtles are found in a variety of habitats, including oceans, rivers, and on land, and they come in many species, ranging from the small box turtle to the large sea turtle. Turtles are characterized by their slow movement, long lifespan, and unique ability to retract their heads and limbs into their shells for protection. Sea turtles, in particular, are known for their incredible long-distance migrations, often traveling thousands of miles between feeding and nesting grounds.