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 inscription of the occasion, the country’s name in French, and the denomination is placed below. Date of issue appears in the middle.

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 an ancient Greek tetradrachm coin.

This ancient Greek coin, a silver tetradrachm from Attica, Athens, dates back to c. 440-404 BC. The reverse features a detailed depiction of an owl standing to the right, with its head facing forward. The owl is accompanied by an olive sprig, which includes two leaves and a berry, symbolizing peace and prosperity. Behind the owl, a crescent moon is depicted, adding to the symbolism of wisdom and protection. The Greek inscription "ΑΘΕ" (Athena) is vertically placed to the right of the owl, all enclosed within an incuse square, giving the design depth and contrast.