Modern Coins
News in Arabic about modern coins - Recent to 150 years old
30 years since the opening of the Ajman Museum
Commemorative coins marking 30 years since the opening of Ajman Museum: The Central Bank of the UAE, in cooperation with the Ajman Department of Tourism Development, announced the issuance of commemorative silver coins to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Ajman Museum. Through the issuance of these commemorative coins, both parties aim to highlight the historical role played by His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin…
August 25, 2021Egyptian commemorative coins that never saw the light of day
Are there Egyptian commemorative coins that never saw the light of day? Of course, there are Egyptian and Arab commemorative coins that we haven't seen and that never progressed beyond the design stage. However, while reviewing newspaper archives, we came across some articles that prompted us to consider two such coins that were announced in a major Egyptian newspaper, one of which was even approved by the Egyptian Cabinet, yet we never saw them.
August 21, 2021The truth about the Egyptian half millieme, issue of 1916
Is there an Egyptian half-millime coin issued in 1916? Information about numismatics sometimes comes to mind quickly, and one such piece of information is the issuance of a half-millime coin by the Sultanate of Egypt in 1916. But what is the truth about this bronze coin? Let's travel back in time and place, specifically to India in 1916, where the mints in Bombay and Calcutta were at their peak…
July 3, 2021Currencies lost by Egypt in the war
Did Egypt actually lose a large amount of coins, especially silver, during World War I? And what type of coins were they? Many researchers mention that a large quantity of Sultan Hussein Kamel's coins were lost at sea during World War I, and they use this to explain the shortage of certain coins issued in 1916 for Sultan Hussein Kamel. However…
June 26, 2021A commemorative silver coin marking the transfer of the royal mummies
The Official Gazette, in its issue No. 23 (continued), published Prime Ministerial Decree No. 20 of 2021, dated June 10, 2021, authorizing the issuance of commemorative silver coins with a face value of 100 Egyptian pounds to mark the event of the transfer of the royal mummies. The decree stipulated: «The Minister of Finance is authorized to issue a commemorative silver coin with a face value of 100 Egyptian pounds, fineness 720, to mark the event of the transfer of the royal mummies,» specifying the price…
June 1, 2021Developing the Egyptian countryside
The Public Treasury and Mint Authority, affiliated with the Ministry of Finance, announced that 10 million one-pound coins and 5 million fifty-piaster coins bearing the "Decent Life" logo will be issued in recognition of the state's efforts in the "Development of Egyptian Rural Villages" project, aimed at radically transforming the reality of rural villages and their surrounding hamlets and small settlements in all aspects of infrastructure.
June 1, 2021World War I bonds
Media propaganda through posters… War bonds are debt securities issued by governments to finance military operations and other expenditures during wartime. On the other hand, they are a means of controlling inflation by removing money from circulation in a stimulated wartime economy. War bonds are either retail bonds marketed directly to the public or wholesale bonds traded on…
May 24, 2021Duke of Edinburgh; Prince Philip
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip Mountbatten (1921-2021), died at the age of 99 years and 10 months. Prince Philip was one of the most influential figures in the British Royal Family during the second half of the 20th century. Born a prince of the Kingdom of Greece just one year after King Farouk, Philip led a full and eventful life, studying…
April 10, 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, 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, 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, 2021Massacre of the Directors of the Mint
Most of us have heard the story of the Citadel Massacre, in which Muhammad Ali Pasha eliminated the Mamluks, seeing them as a threat to his dreams of modernizing Egypt. But did you know, my friend, that a similar massacre took place long ago, targeting the officials of the mint? Our story didn't unfold in Egypt, but rather in medieval England…
February 22, 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, 2021An interview with Heidi, the artist who created coins depicting ancient Egyptian gods.
Many collectors enjoy collecting their country's coins and official currency, but some countries' ancient civilizations have had such a profound impact on world history that foreign mints (and sometimes even foreign governments) have designed coins inspired by the history of these ancient civilizations. Egypt is one such country. Recently, two of these unique medals have been celebrated…
February 16, 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, 2021Kuwaiti National Day Coins
The Central Bank of Kuwait issued commemorative coins to celebrate the national holidays and the issuance of Kuwaiti currency. As part of the celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of Kuwait's independence and the 30th anniversary of its liberation, and as this year also marks 60 years since the issuance and circulation of Kuwaiti currency, the Central Bank of Kuwait issued three commemorative coins to celebrate these occasions. This was stated in a press release by the Governor of the Central Bank of Kuwait…
February 9, 2021Silver coins depicting ancient Egyptian gods
The Egyptian gods are back with a new Osiris design. This year, the silver coins previously issued featuring the Egyptian gods, in a 2-ounce size, have returned. These coins were popular among coin collectors, especially those who prefer pieces adorned with ancient Pharaonic designs and motifs. After a temporary hiatus, this series has now resumed…
February 8, 2021Magic Lamp Coin, 1000 Nights
Aladdin and the Magic Lamp on gold and silver coins: This mysterious coinage embodies the spirit of the fairytale collection, One Thousand and One Nights. Almost everyone is familiar with one of the most famous stories, called Aladdin's Lamp. This story is about finding a magic lamp that grants all your wishes! Of course, the very popular animated film featuring Aladdin helped…
February 5, 2021glow-in-the-dark coins
The new commemorative one-dollar coin issued in Barbados features glow-in-the-dark technology on its colored reverse. The Bank of Barbados released one million of these one-dollar coins on December 1st, which have a face value convertible to 50 US cents. The coin was minted at the Royal Canadian Mint and is said to…
February 5, 2021