Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a mature male lion standing to the left amid grass burn-engraving, symbolizing strength and authority. Above the lion is the country’s name in French, and the denomination 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 gorilla burn-engraving, name below it, the series title in French above and the date left.

Gorillas are large, powerful primates native to the forests of central Sub-Saharan Africa. They are the largest of the great apes, with adult males, known as silverbacks, reaching up to 180 kg (400 lbs) in weight. Gorillas are primarily herbivores, feeding on leaves, fruits, and shoots, and they live in tight-knit social groups led by a dominant silverback. There are two species of gorillas: the eastern gorilla, which includes the critically endangered mountain gorilla, and the western gorilla. Gorillas share about 98% of their DNA with humans, making them one of our closest living relatives. Conservation efforts are critical for their survival, as habitat loss, poaching, and diseases like Ebola have severely threatened their populations.