In celebration of the historic inauguration of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) — one of Egypt’s most ambitious cultural and architectural achievements — the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Ministry of Finance have announced the release of commemorative stamps and coins to mark the occasion.
The initiative highlights Egypt’s ongoing commitment to preserving and promoting its ancient heritage while embracing cutting-edge technology to document this long-awaited global event.
Egyptian Post Issues Smart QR-Enabled Stamps
In an official statement, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology revealed the release of a new set of commemorative stamps featuring advanced QR code technology through Egypt Post. These stamps are designed to document the historical opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum — described as a “civilizational icon of the 21st century.”
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, stated that the Grand Egyptian Museum represents “a universal beacon of Egypt’s eternal civilization,” adding that the ministry was keen to preserve the memory of this monumental event through collectible stamps that “immortalize a defining moment in modern Egyptian history.”
He emphasized that Egyptian stamps have always mirrored the nation’s journey and achievements:
On the other hand, Dalia El-Baz, Chairperson of Egypt Post, expressed her pride in Egypt Post’s participation in documenting the event. The stamp collection, she said, was designed with “precision and artistic excellence” to capture the architectural beauty of the museum and its treasured artifacts.
The collection includes:
- A stamp sheet (14 x 23 cm) featuring five stamps portraying historic statues displayed within the museum.
- A smaller set (5 x 9 cm) of three stamps highlighting the museum’s main façade and logo.
All stamps are multi-colored, anti-counterfeit, and embedded with QR codes offering collectors an interactive digital experience — providing information about the stamp’s historical background and the museum’s story.
💰 Ministry of Finance Releases Gold and Silver Commemorative Coins
Complementing the stamp series, the Ministry of Finance has also issued a collection of non-circulating commemorative coins in gold and silver, designed to celebrate the architectural and archaeological marvels of the Grand Egyptian Museum.
According to Ahmed Kouchouk, Deputy Minister of Finance, the coins honor the GEM as “one of Egypt’s greatest gifts to the world in modern times — the largest museum dedicated to a single civilization.”
Dr. Sherif Hazem, Advisor to the Minister for Engineering Affairs, explained that the collection includes six denominations — 1, 5, 10, 25, 50, and 100 Egyptian pounds — each bearing a distinctive design inspired by the museum’s most iconic features:
- The Hanging Obelisk
- The Main Façade and Entrance
- The Solar Boats of Khufu (Boats of the Sun)
- The Statue of Ramses II
- The Golden Mask of Tutankhamun
Each coin will be accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, providing historical and technical details about the design.
Gamal Hussein, Head of the Treasury and Mint Authority, confirmed that the release schedule and points of sale will be announced in coordination with the museum’s grand opening ceremony.
These coins join previous national commemorative series celebrating Egypt’s modern achievements, including the New Suez Canal, the New Administrative Capital, and the “Decent Life” (Hayah Karima) initiative.
Historic Tribute to Egypt’s Timeless Legacy
The Grand Egyptian Museum, located near the Giza Pyramids, will be the world’s largest archaeological museum, housing more than 100,000 artifacts that narrate Egypt’s history from prehistory to the Greco-Roman period.
Through these commemorative stamps and coins, Egypt not only documents a monumental cultural event but also reaffirms its role as a guardian of human heritage and a pioneer in merging tradition with technology.
