The ministers affirmed that these commemorative releases
reflect the Egyptian state's commitment to reinforcing national identity. The
ministers affirmed that these releases aim to preserve major historic
milestones and highlight Egypt’s unique civilization to the world.
Kouchouk expressed pride in the creativity of Egyptian
designers and specialists in producing commemorative coins for the GEM opening.
Kouchouk stated that these coins represent refined artistic work that reflects
the spirit of the museum and the grandeur of its exceptional artifacts.
Talaat stated that the ministry is documenting this historic
milestone through commemorative stamps marking the museum’s opening. Talaat
explained that postage stamps serve as cultural messages that showcase the
greatness of Egyptian civilization and highlight the role of the state in
preserving heritage and applying modern technology in presenting and
documenting it.
Fathy stated that these commemorative releases demonstrate
the state’s keenness to document major national moments. Fathy stated that
these releases reinforce the presence of Egyptian culture, arts, and heritage
in public awareness and highlight the value of the GEM as a global cultural
symbol reflecting Egypt’s timeless history.
The Public Treasury and Mint Authority produced additional
quantities of commemorative coins due to high demand locally and
internationally. This reflects the museum’s global standing and the value of
its exceptional collection.
A new set of commemorative releases inspired by unique
museum artifacts is being prepared within a comprehensive plan intended to
revive Egyptian archaeological symbols. This plan is intended to strengthen
public cultural awareness.
The commemorative coin set includes six denominations which
are five Egyptian pounds, ten Egyptian pounds, twenty five Egyptian pounds,
fifty Egyptian pounds, and one hundred Egyptian pounds. All coins carry
artistic designs that reflect architectural and archaeological elements of the
GEM. The most prominent elements include the Hanging Obelisk, the museum’s main
entrance, the Khufu solar boats, the statue of King Ramses II, and the golden
mask of King Tutankhamun.
The coins were produced to the highest standards of quality
and artistic precision. The production included the participation of
specialized designers, engineers, and craftsmen which resulted in coins that
serve as artistic pieces representing history and civilization.
The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology
issued commemorative stamps through the National Postal Authority. The stamps
reflect the magnificence of the museum and the richness of its collection. The
stamps were printed with high precision to highlight the architectural beauty
of the museum and the artifacts it houses. The set includes a commemorative
sheet sized fourteen by twenty three centimeters that carries five stamps
featuring ancient statues from the museum’s collection. The set includes three
stamps sized five by nine centimeters that showcase the museum’s architectural
façade featuring the GEM logo.
The stamps are secured against counterfeiting and are multi
colored. The stamps are equipped with QR code technology that enables
interested individuals and researchers to access an interactive knowledge
experience to learn the story behind the issue and the occasion it documents in
a manner that combines authenticity with modern technology.