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 denomination 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 multicolored African moony left, the series title above and the date.

The African moony (Monodactylus sebae) is a species of brackish and marine fish native to the coastal waters of West Africa. It is easily recognized by its round, silvery body and tall, triangular dorsal and anal fins, giving it a unique, moon-like appearance, which is how it gets its name. African Moonies are often found in estuaries and mangroves, where they can tolerate changes in salinity. They are social fish that typically swim in schools and feed on small invertebrates and plant matter. Due to their striking appearance, they are also popular in the aquarium trade.