Egypt unveils gold, silver commemorative coins, post stamps celebrating Grand Egyptian Museum

CAIRO – 29 October 2025: Egypt has issued a series of non-circulating commemorative coins celebrating the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization — ancient Egypt.

The commemorative coins come in six denominations: 1 pound, 5 pounds, 10 pounds, 25 pounds, 50 pounds, and 100 pounds, crafted from gold and silver, the Ministry of Finance noted in a statement.

Each coin features a unique design highlighting the museum’s distinctive architectural and archaeological elements, including the Hanging Obelisk, the main façade and entrance, the solar boats, a statue of Ramses II, and the golden mask of Tutankhamun.

 

The dates and locations where the coins will be available will be announced in conjunction with the museum’s opening.

The issuance continues a series of previous commemorative releases documenting major national projects, such as the New Suez Canal, the New Administrative Capital, and the “Decent Life” initiative.

In addition to the coins, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology has issued a set of commemorative stamps equipped with QR codes through Egypt Post to mark the historic opening of the museum.

 

The world is counting down to the grand opening of GEM on November 1, attended by a host of presidents, monarchs, and other dignitaries, reflecting Egypt’s historic and cultural significance on the global stage.

Public access will begin on November 4, with the GEM, located near the iconic Giza Pyramids, expected to welcome around 5 million visitors annually.

Built on 500,000 square metres, the museum houses over 57,000 artifacts tracing Egypt’s history across the millennia.