Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a mature male lion standing to the left amid the grass, symbolizing strength and authority. Above the lion is the country’s name in French, and the denomination of the 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 multicolor swallowtail butterfly hologram, the series title above, and the date.

Swallowtail butterflies are a group of large, colorful butterflies belonging to the family Papilionidae, with over 550 species found across the world. Known for their distinctive tails on the hindwings that resemble a swallow’s tail feathers, these butterflies display vibrant patterns and a range of colors, often including shades of yellow, black, green, and blue. They inhabit various environments, from woodlands and grasslands to tropical forests. Swallowtail butterflies play essential roles as pollinators, and their caterpillars are often herbivores, feeding on plants in the carrot, citrus, and parsley families. Due to habitat loss and pesticide use, some swallowtail species are now threatened, making conservation efforts important for their survival.