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 Acadian redfish left, the title of the series above with the date.

The Acadian redfish (Sebastes fasciatus) is a deep-water fish native to the cold waters of the North Atlantic, primarily found off the coasts of Maine, the Gulf of Maine, and eastern Canada. Recognizable by its reddish-orange coloration and spiny fins, the Acadian redfish grows to about 8 to 12 inches in length and can live for over 50 years. It is a slow-growing species that plays an important role in its ecosystem, providing food for larger fish and marine mammals. Once heavily overfished, the Acadian redfish population was at risk of collapse but has rebounded significantly due to strict fishery management and conservation efforts, making it a success story in sustainable fishing.