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 multicolor loggerhead sea turtle swimming in the sea, the series title above and the date.

The loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) is a large oceanic turtle species known for its massive head and powerful jaw, which it uses to crush prey like crabs, mollusks, and other hard-shelled marine animals. Found in temperate and tropical waters around the world, including the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, loggerheads are particularly well adapted to long migrations between feeding and nesting grounds.

These turtles have a reddish-brown, heart-shaped shell and can grow up to 3 feet in length, weighing between 150 to 400 pounds. Loggerheads are a vital part of marine ecosystems as they help control prey populations and contribute to nutrient cycling on sandy beaches through their eggs. However, they are currently listed as vulnerable due to threats like habitat loss, accidental capture in fishing gear, and pollution. Conservation efforts are underway globally to protect their nesting sites and reduce bycatch, making loggerheads one of the focal species in marine conservation initiatives.