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 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 standing mountain gorilla, the series title in French with the date below and the animal name above.

The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is a critically endangered subspecies of eastern gorilla found only in the high-altitude forests of central Africa, primarily in the Virunga Mountains spanning Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, as well as in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Known for their thick, shaggy fur that helps them survive in cold mountainous climates, mountain gorillas live in close-knit family groups led by a dominant male, or “silverback.” They are herbivores, primarily eating leaves, stems, and fruit. Though threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and disease, conservation efforts—including anti-poaching patrols and ecotourism initiatives—have helped their population slowly recover, offering hope for this iconic species’ survival.