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 multicolor scene of coral reefs that have a great amount of biodiversity featuring a red starfish, yellow butterfly fish, white-spotted puffer fish, orange staghorn coral and algae. The series title above and the date below.

Starfish, or sea stars, are marine echinoderms known for their star-shaped bodies, typically with five arms, though some have more. They inhabit oceans worldwide, utilizing a water vascular system for movement and feeding on prey like clams and oysters, and they can regenerate lost arms or even entire bodies. The white-spotted pufferfish (Arothron hispidus), found in warm Indo-Pacific waters, is notable for its rounded body and white spots, growing up to 14 inches. It inflates its body as a defense mechanism and feeds on crustaceans and mollusks, but contains the potent toxin tetrodotoxin. The yellow butterflyfish (Chaetodon xanthurus), commonly found in coral reefs, is recognized for its striking yellow body with black markings and typically measures 4 to 7 inches. It forages for coral polyps and small invertebrates and is sensitive to environmental changes. All three species face threats from habitat degradation and climate change, making conservation efforts essential for their survival.