Coins and commemorative stamps that embody the museum”s antique and the luxury of its opening
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Mr. Sherif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, and Mr. Ahmed Kajouk, Minister of Finance, confirmed the continuation of coordination and joint work between the concerned authorities to promote Egyptian civilization in conjunction with this historic event, which is the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum; through the issuance of gold and silver coins and commemorative stamps that embody the splendor of this unique cultural edifice, which is one of the most important international museums.
The Ministers stressed that these commemorative issues come within the framework of the Egyptian state's keenness to consolidate the national identity and perpetuate the great historical moments, and highlight the aesthetics of the Egyptian heritage and its unique civilization in front of the world.
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, pointed out that the ministry's keenness to document this historic event by issuing commemorative stamps that immortalize the opening of the museum, as a milestone in the history of the Egyptian state, as postage stamps are not just works of art, but cultural messages that highlight the greatness of our civilization and emphasize Egypt's pioneering role in protecting its heritage and employing modern technology in its presentation and documenting it.
Mr. Sherif Fathi, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, also explained that these commemorative publications reflect the keenness of the Egyptian state to document the great national moments, and enhance the presence of Egyptian culture, arts and heritage in the general conscience. It also contributes to highlighting the value of the Grand Egyptian Museum as a global civilizational symbol that narrates the eternal history of Egypt.
For his part, Mr. Ahmed Kajok, Minister of Finance, expressed his great pride in the ingenuity of the people of Egypt in the design and production of commemorative coins of the Grand Egyptian Museum, which represents a high-end work of art that embodies the spirit of the place and the greatness of the treasures and exceptional monuments it contains.
Efforts to implement commemorative publications
