Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a gilede head of male snarling lion, symbolizing strength and authority. within gilded circle with the country’s name in French dividing date, surrounding by the legend of bank above and denomination below dividing by two stars in each side.

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 multicolored portrait of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands with the parure of diamonds and sapphires with lesser version of Netherlands emblem at right enclosed by inscription above, her name and reign time dates below surrounded by the title of series in French.

Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880–1962) ruled from 1890 to 1948, making her one of the longest-reigning Dutch monarchs. Ascending the throne at age ten after the death of her father, King William III, Wilhelmina’s early years were guided by her mother, Queen Emma, as regent. Known for her resilience, she led the Netherlands through periods of great challenge, including both World Wars and the Great Depression. During World War II, she fled to Britain after Germany invaded the Netherlands, where she became a powerful symbol of Dutch resistance through radio broadcasts that inspired her people. She returned after the war, but in 1948, citing health concerns, she abdicated in favor of her daughter, Juliana. Wilhelmina spent her later years focused on charity work and was celebrated as a steadfast figure in Dutch history.