National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is a museum located in the ancient city of Fustat in Cairo. It houses fifty thousand artifacts that tell the story of the development of Egyptian civilization, in addition to showcasing the achievements of the Egyptian people in various fields of life from the dawn of history to the present day. It also contains models, photographs, manuscripts, oil paintings, works of art, and artifacts from the Stone Age, Pharaonic, and Greek periods…
April 17, 2021Transfer of the Royal Mummies
As part of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology's initiative to partner with the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in documenting the transfer of the royal mummies, a set of commemorative postage stamps has been issued to mark this occasion. Dr. Amr Talaat stated that the latest global technologies, including QR code technology, will be used for the first time on Egyptian postage stamps to document this important event. Dr. Khaled El-Enany added that the event will be the focus of global attention.
April 2, 2021Joint issues of postage stamps
Joint Stamp Issues – Between International Cooperation and Sovereignty: The first lecture on joint Arab stamp issues, presented in cooperation between Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine and the Pioneers Club for Postage Stamps, was delivered by Engineer Karim Al-Shazly from the Pioneers Club on April 1, 2021.
April 1, 2021World Theatre Day
Commemorative postage stamp for World Theatre Day: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp worth (350) Syrian pounds on the occasion of World Theatre Day
March 27, 202175 years since the beginning of Egyptian-Philippine relations
The Egyptian Postal Authority issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark 75 years of Egyptian-Philippine relations. Dr. Sherif Farouk, Chairman of the Egyptian Postal Authority, stated that relations between Egypt and the Philippines are characterized by numerous areas of cooperation, particularly in tourism, industry, agriculture, medicine, and the exchange of expertise. Therefore, the Egyptian Postal Authority took the initiative to issue this postage stamp…
March 17, 2021International Women's Day
A commemorative postcard for International Women's Day: Lebanese women are pioneers of folk traditions. On International Women's Day (March 8th of each year), and as a tribute from the "Beit Al Musawwar Association in Lebanon" to women's efforts in all fields, especially in heritage, traditional folk art, and Lebanese dabke, a commemorative stamp is being issued on this occasion, March 8, 2021…
March 16, 2021Eighty years since the founding of Al-Saidiya School
The Ministry of Education in Oman launched commemorative stamps issued by Oman Post to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of Al-Saidiya School in Muscat. Al-Saidiya School is considered the first Omani school in the modern era, established in 1355 AH (1936 AD) and inaugurated by Sultan Said bin Taimur in 1940 AD, after whom it was named. The Ministry...
March 8, 2021Pope Francis's Visit to Iraq Medal
The Vatican has minted a special bronze medal to commemorate Pope Francis's visit to Iraq. Vatican sources said the medal will be one of the gifts the Catholic Church leader will present to Iraqi officials he meets during his four-day visit, which begins on Friday. The medal was designed by artists from the dedicated branch of the Vatican Post Office…
March 5, 2021Martyr's Day stamp
To mark Martyrs' Day, the National Postal Authority issued a commemorative postage stamp. This day, March 9th, was declared by Egypt following the victories of the glorious October War. Dr. Sherif Farouk, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Postal Authority, stated that Martyrs' Day is an important day for all Egyptians and a symbol of pride and honor for the noble blood shed in defense of the nation.
March 5, 2021Coronavirus prevention postage stamp
On Saturday, February 27, 2021, the Algerian Minister of Post and Telecommunications, Ibrahim Boumzar, announced the issuance of a postage stamp featuring images related to COVID-19 prevention, in recognition of the efforts of healthcare workers in combating the pandemic. The stamp is divided into two sections, each with a face value of 25 dinars. The right side of the stamp bears the inscription ”Prevention of Coronavirus…”
March 3, 2021World Civil Defence Day stamp
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Civil Defence Day, which falls on March 1st each year, in recognition of the efforts of civil defence agencies to maintain the safety and security of communities. The objectives of this day are as follows: to highlight the importance of disaster preparedness in all its forms; and to emphasize the essential role played by civil defence agencies…
March 2, 2021Kuwaiti National Day Stamps
Kuwait celebrates its National Independence Day on February 25th each year, marking its independence from the United Kingdom. Kuwait gained its independence on June 19, 1961, during the reign of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah. In 1964, a decree was issued merging Independence Day with the anniversary of Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah's accession to the throne, both of which fall on February 25th.
March 1, 2021What will happen to the Expo 2020 coins?
Expo 2020 was an international Expo event scheduled to be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from October 20, 2020, to April 10, 2021. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines to cancel conferences and events to prevent further spread of the virus, it was postponed.
March 1, 2021Modern technologies used in the 5 dinar note
In a previous article, we mentioned the Central Bank's announcement of a new 5-dinar banknote to be issued on February 17, 2021, detailing everything from the initial polymer production to the most minute new features. However, recently, the printing company Delaro, which manufactured this denomination, announced the use of a new and complex polymer manufacturing technology, namely…
February 27, 2021Centenary coins of the Egyptian Engineers Association
The Egyptian Cabinet announced its approval of a draft decree by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly, authorizing the issuance of commemorative gold coins (one pound) and silver coins (five pounds) to celebrate the centenary of the Egyptian Engineers Association, established in 1920, based on a design proposed by the Egyptian Mint Authority on December 27, 2020. The Cabinet approved…
February 27, 2021Issuance of a 1000 South Sudanese pound note
The Bank of South Sudan announced on Tuesday, February 4, 2021, the introduction of a larger 1,000 South Sudanese pound banknote in an attempt to mitigate runaway inflation and the persistent devaluation of the currency, which has eroded its face value in the recent past. The South Sudanese pound was introduced on July 18, 2011, replacing the Sudanese pound after…
February 25, 2021Commemorative coins marking the opening of the Khorfakkan amphitheater
On December 14, 2020, His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the Khorfakkan Amphitheater, designed in a style blended with historical Roman architecture and Islamic design. His Highness cut the traditional ribbon to officially open the amphitheater and then toured its facilities and services.
February 22, 2021A new 5 dinar banknote
On February 15, the Central Bank of Libya (CBL) issued a new five-dinar polymer banknote, coinciding with the tenth anniversary of the February 17, 2011 revolution, which saw the end of the Gaddafi regime. An initial order of 5 billion Libyan dinars was placed, with the banknotes arriving that same week from the United Kingdom, where the printing company, D..., was located.
February 15, 2021Secrets of evaluating Fouad Al-Maliki coins
This video explains the basic criteria for evaluating the first issue of King Fuad's coins, in which he wore the royal attire (civilian formal suit), known among collectors and researchers as the Fuad Royal issue. In this section, we focus on the grading of the circulating coins to highlight the differences in their grades. You can follow the prices in detail on the coin guide…
February 14, 2021Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day, or Saint Valentine's Day, is a Christian celebration observed by many people around the world on February 14th, according to the Western Church. It has become a widely celebrated holiday in various societies worldwide, where lovers exchange gifts and love letters. Mints and other international organizations, both governmental and non-governmental, also participate in the celebrations.
February 14, 2021