Gold and Silver Coins to Commemorate the Grand Egyptian Museum's Opening This Saturday

 

The Grand Egyptian Museum Opens This Saturday

Gold and Silver Coins to Commemorate the Grand Egyptian Museum's Opening

Egyptian Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk revealed that the Public Treasury and Mint Authority has issued commemorative, non-circulating coins made of raw gold and silver to commemorate the Grand Egyptian Museum.

 

He described it as one of the most prominent cultural projects Egypt is presenting to the world in the modern era, and as the largest museum in the world showcasing ancient Egyptian civilization.

According to a statement, Dr. Sherif Hazem, the Minister's Advisor for Engineering Affairs, said that the Grand Egyptian Museum's commemorative coins comprise six denominations of gold and silver: 1 Egyptian pound, 5 Egyptian pounds, 10 Egyptian pounds, 25 Egyptian pounds, 50 Egyptian pounds, and 100 Egyptian pounds.

 

Each coin features a unique design highlighting the museum's distinctive architectural and archaeological elements, including the Hanging Obelisk, the main facade and entrance, the solar boats, the statue of Ramses II, and the golden mask of Tutankhamun.

He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Ahmed Ghoneim, the museum's CEO, for his fruitful and positive cooperation, including coordinating the issuance of a certificate accompanying each coin, containing historical information about the design and its technical specifications.

 The head of the Public Treasury and Mint Authority, Gamal Hussein, stated that this distinguished commemorative collection was produced and manufactured through collaboration between the Authority's designers, engineers, and specialized technical staff, adhering to the highest standards of quality and technical precision.

He explained that the release date and locations for these special editions will be announced in conjunction with the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum next Saturday. He noted that this issue complements previous series that documented major national projects such as the New Suez Canal, the New Administrative Capital, and the "Decent Life" initiative.