Depicts an official emblem of the Laurent Kabila regime: a mature male lion standing to the left amid the 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 terracotta general standing beside a kneeling Chinese warrior, with formations of infantry holding lances, cavalry archers, and other soldiers in the background. The date appears below the figures.

These life-sized terracotta soldiers range from approximately 175 cm (5.7 ft) to 200 cm (6.6 ft), with officers typically taller. Each figure's uniform, height, and hairstyle reflect their rank, and while each face is unique, scholars have identified around 10 base facial templates further individualized to create distinct features. The figures include types such as armored and unarmored infantry, cavalrymen with pillbox hats, helmeted chariot drivers, spear-carrying charioteers, kneeling and standing archers, and generals. Variation within ranks includes details like shin pads, padded trousers, and rank-specific armor. Terracotta horses also appear within the formations, adding to the army's detailed military realism.