Commemorative stamps for the founding of the House of Islamic Antiquities
The Postal Sector of the Ministry of Communications in the State of Kuwait issued stamps commemorating the Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah (House of Islamic Antiquities) on February 25, 2023. This commemorative stamp set was issued in cooperation with the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters and the Kuwait Philatelic and Numismatic Society. These stamps commemorate major national holidays and the 40th anniversary of the founding of Dar al-Athar al-Islamiyyah, which has played a significant role in enriching…
March 5, 2023Modern StampsPostage stamps featuring Charles III, April 4th
A stamp bearing the image of King Charles III will be released next April. The British postal service, Royal Mail, announced the launch of new postage stamps featuring Charles III, who became king after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, on September 8, 2022. The postal service stated that the stamps will go on sale on April 4, having been approved…
February 10, 2023Arabic Paper MoneyThe new issue of the fifty Jordanian dinar note
The Central Bank of Jordan has introduced a new 50-dinar banknote into circulation alongside the existing banknote from the fourth series. This new banknote features a different design and will be more familiar to consumers. Based on the Jordanian Banknotes Issuance Regulation No. 55 of 2022, published in the Official Gazette on October 2, 2022, and following the statement…
February 9, 2023Arabic Paper MoneyLebanese Treasury Bonds Book
On January 31, 2023, Mr. Wissam Lahham and Mr. Ali Shour announced the release of a book entitled “Lebanese Treasury Bonds.” This book tells the story of how the Lebanese government raised funds by selling bonds. The bonds known as “treasury bonds” date back to ancient times, when rulers borrowed money from bankers to help finance their governments. They were known…
February 8, 2023Modern StampsA commemorative stamp for the Louvre Abu Dhabi
A commemorative stamp highlighting the cultural significance of the Louvre Abu Dhabi: Emirates Post Group and the Louvre Abu Dhabi collaborated to create a commemorative stamp celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates. It demonstrates that the UAE is a melting pot of human cultures and civilizations, and a wonderful place for artists, museums, and cultural institutions to flourish. The new stamps were part of the Group’s strategy…
February 8, 2023Arabic Paper MoneyPrinting of new Somali currency notes will begin soon.
The Central Bank of Somalia is preparing to change the Somali currency, specifically the shilling (SH) banknotes, for the first time in decades. This move follows hyperinflation that has crippled the country's economy since the collapse of the central government. In this new development, the 1000 SH banknotes, first issued in 1991, will be replaced with new ones…
January 19, 2023Books/PublishersOman Postal Stamp Book 2022
The National Records and Archives Authority has published a book on Omani postage stamps. The 326-page book provides evidence of Omani stamps from 1944 to the present day. It covers the history of stamps in Oman, from the time they were inscribed with British currency to the declaration of postal independence in 1966. Each stamp issue is accompanied by information about…
January 19, 2023Modern CoinsChinese space station, coins and stamps
Commemorative coins for the Chinese space station: The Chinese space station is now in orbit around Earth, and the People's Bank of China has issued new gold and silver coins to celebrate this achievement. The space station contains two scientific laboratories and was completed last year. According to the website Space.com, the commemorative gold coin weighs 0.1 ounces (3 grams) and features…
January 16, 2023Ancient CoinsCleopatra VII Coins: Correcting the Timeline and Geographical Space
Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine announces a cultural lecture titled “Cleopatra VII Coins – Correcting the Timeline and Geographical Space” via Zoom, in collaboration with Engineer Mohamed Abdel Hamid, an Egyptian engineer and independent researcher in numismatic history. The lecture will take place on Friday, January 13, 2023, and participants will receive an electronic certificate from Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine. Queen Cleopatra…
January 2, 2023Ancient CoinsAncient coinage techniques and minting errors
The Arab Collector's Magazine announces a symposium entitled "Ancient Coinage Techniques and Resulting Minting Errors Throughout the Ages," to be held via Zoom in collaboration with Dr. Al-Mu'taz Billah Al-Saeed Al-Shahawi, an antiquities restoration specialist at the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and a researcher at the American Research Center. The symposium will take place on December 30th and 31st, 2022, and participants will receive an electronic certificate from the magazine.
December 21, 2022World Paper MoneyBanknotes of King Charles III
Banknotes bearing the image of King Charles III: Charles III has become the second British monarch to appear on banknotes. The Bank of England announced that his image will be featured on the new banknote. Charles III is pictured here from an original photograph provided by Buckingham Palace in 2013 and updated over time. The five-pound note features the image of King Charles III, according to the Daily Mail…
December 20, 2022Arabic CoinsA coin bearing the symbol of people with disabilities
During its weekly meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, the Egyptian Cabinet approved several decisions, including the issuance of a circulating one-pound coin bearing the slogan "People with Disabilities." This coin will help support the rights of people with disabilities and promote equality between people with and without disabilities. [The coin...]
December 14, 2022Arabic CoinsNew commemorative coins for tourism promotion
Contributing to tourism promotion... with new commemorative coins. Egyptian Finance Minister Mohamed Maait affirmed that the Egyptian government is keen to maximize the role of the treasury and currency issuance in supporting national objectives. He stated that this will be achieved by issuing new commemorative coins to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, as well as to celebrate the bicentenary of the discovery of the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
November 29, 2022Arabic CoinsClimate Summit Commemorative Coins - 100 Egyptian Pounds
To commemorate Egypt's hosting of the 2022 UN Climate Summit, the Treasury and the Mint Administration of the Ministry of Finance issued a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 100 Egyptian pounds. It is currently being sold at the Ministry's pavilion in the Green Zone in Cairo for 750 Egyptian pounds. The Cabinet decided to issue this commemorative, non-circulating silver coin in the 100-pound denomination to celebrate Egypt's hosting of the summit.
November 7, 2022Arabic Paper MoneyLolar…the currency of the deeds
The "Lollar" instead of the "Dollar" in Lebanon: a fake currency in protest against the deteriorating economic situation. Two days before the parliamentary elections, the "Lebanese Association for Transparency - No Corruption" launched a campaign urging citizens to use fake banknotes called "Lollar" on May 5, 2022, during a media event attended by representatives of organizations, associations, and print and broadcast media...
August 15, 2022Modern CoinsTutankhamun mummy coin
To mark the 100th anniversary of one of the most important ancient Egyptian discoveries of the 20th century—the tomb of Tutankhamun—some countries issued commemorative coins to mark this significant occasion. King Tutankhamun was a pharaoh of the 18th Dynasty of ancient Egypt. He is famous for reasons unrelated to his achievements or wars. For example…
July 26, 2022Arabic Paper MoneySecurity features of the first Egyptian polymer banknote
Learn about the security features used by the Central Bank of Egypt on the first Egyptian polymer banknote, the new ten-pound note, and the latest security measures employed. This article is sponsored by both the Egyptian Banknote Prefix Report and the Egyptian Encyclopedia of Banknotes. The Central Bank of Egypt decided to issue the first Egyptian polymer banknote, the ten-pound plastic (polymer) note, according to the statement issued…
July 5, 2022PhilatelyCelebrating World Post Day 2022
World Post Day is celebrated annually on October 9th, the anniversary of the founding of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in Bern, Switzerland. Background information: Since 1969, World Post Day has been celebrated worldwide to promote the use of postal services. This year, many countries are showcasing new products and services that postal officials hope will…
June 26, 2022PhilatelyBelgium and Egyptology postage stamps
The Belgian postal service has released commemorative stamps honoring Egyptologist Jean Cabart, considered the founder of Egyptology in Belgium. The Royal Belgian Post Office issued five commemorative stamps in honor of the Belgian Egyptologist Jean Cabart. The new commemorative stamps feature five images of ancient Egyptian and Pharaonic artifacts and statues, each printed on a separate section and side.
June 15, 2022PhilatelyLibya launches its first postage stamp to support women
On the sidelines of the celebration commemorating the founding of the Women's Support Unit, the Libyan Postal Authority, in cooperation with the High National Elections Commission, launched the first postage stamp dedicated to Libyan women, as part of its efforts to support women's empowerment. This was done in cooperation with the High National Elections Commission as part of its efforts to support women's participation in…
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