Purebred Arabian horses
The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative card and a set of postage stamps representing a group of purebred Arabian horses, with a value of (400) Syrian pounds for each stamp and (1500) Syrian pounds for the card.
November 30, 202125th anniversary of National Quality Day
Commemorative postage stamp: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the (25) anniversary of National Quality Day, which falls on the twenty-ninth day of November of each year, with a value of (500) Syrian pounds.
November 28, 2021Opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor
The National Postal Authority issued a set of commemorative postage stamps with QR code technology to mark the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor. Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Dr. Amr Talaat, confirmed that the commemorative stamp set was issued to mark the opening of the Avenue of Sphinxes in Luxor, a historical thoroughfare considered one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. This step comes within the framework of…
November 26, 2021Cairo Biography Seminar Series / History of Egyptian Coins, Part 2
The history of Egyptian coinage from the late 39th Dynasty to the beginning of the Umayyad era
November 23, 2021Cairo Biography Seminar Series / History of Egyptian Coins, Part 1
A series of seminars on the history of Cairo's coinage from the late 30s dynasties to the beginning of the Umayyad era
November 23, 2021Culture Day
Commemorative postage stamp: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of Culture Day, which falls on the twenty-third day of November of each year. The value of the stamp is (500) Syrian pounds.
November 23, 2021Year of preparation for the fiftieth
The Central Bank of the UAE and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award issued commemorative silver coins to celebrate the UAE's 50th anniversary and the 10th anniversary of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award. The Central Bank released 1,000 silver coins, each weighing 40 grams. The issuance of the commemorative coin is part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations…
November 22, 2021History of currencies
The Bibliotheca Alexandrina, in cooperation with the Cairo Biography Initiative, is organizing a free seminar open to the public entitled “The History of Coins: A Study of Egyptian Coins as an Archaeological Source.” The seminar will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, November 22nd, at the Bayt al-Sinnari archaeological site in Sayyida Zeinab, which is affiliated with the library. The seminar will focus on the importance of studying Egyptian coins as a direct archaeological source for understanding economic and cultural history…
November 21, 2021International Children's Day
Commemorative postage stamp for Universal Children's Day: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark Universal Children's Day, which falls on November 20th each year. - The stamp's value is (500) Syrian pounds.
November 20, 2021Corrective movement
Commemorative postage stamp: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp on the occasion of the (51) anniversary of the blessed Corrective Movement led by the founding leader Hafez al-Assad, with a value of (350) Syrian pounds.
November 16, 2021Commemorative stamps for the Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site
Emirates Post Group, in collaboration with Dubai Municipality, issued three commemorative stamps for the Saruq Al Hadid archaeological site in Dubai, one of the most important archaeological discoveries in the United Arab Emirates. Emirates Post Group explained via Twitter that the three stamps feature images of three of the most prominent artifacts unearthed at the site: a gold ring, a crown model…
November 6, 2021National Environment Day
Commemorative postage stamp for National Environment Day: The Syrian Postal Corporation issued a commemorative postage stamp for National Environment Day, which falls on November 1st of each year. The stamp's value is 1000 Syrian pounds only.
November 1, 2021The Journey of Money in Egypt Through the Ages
The Museum of Islamic Art in Cairo, in collaboration with the Center for Calligraphic Studies at the Library of Alexandria and the Cairo Mint, will host an exhibition entitled “The Journey of Money in Egypt Through the Ages,” opening on Thursday, September 23, at 11:30 AM. The exhibition will run from September 23 to October 3. The exhibition explores the 2,500-year history of money in Egypt…
September 26, 2021Commemorative stamps of the Houbara bustard and the curlew
Emirates Post, in collaboration with the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center, issued a set of commemorative stamps featuring images of the Houbara bustard and the curlew, as part of its support for initiatives to preserve environmental life and its importance in national heritage. This took place during a launch ceremony held at the center's headquarters…
September 25, 202130 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, 2021World Environment Day
Every year on June 5th, the world celebrates World Environment Day. Celebrations began in 1972, and the world uses this day to raise environmental awareness, highlight the dangers facing the environment, and encourage the adoption of all necessary measures to preserve and maintain a healthy environment. Each year, a different country takes on the responsibility of hosting the event…
June 4, 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 Telecommunication and Information Society Day
The National Postal Authority is issuing a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD), which has been celebrated annually since 1969 on May 17th. This day coincides with the founding of the International Telecommunication Union and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day provides an opportunity to celebrate the contribution of technology…
May 16, 2021Royal Vehicles Museum
The Egyptian Post Office issued a commemorative postage stamp to mark World Heritage Day. The Royal Carriages Museum in Bulaq is considered one of the oldest specialized museums in the world. It was specifically designed to display and preserve the cultural heritage of the royal carriages dating back to the era of the Muhammad Ali dynasty and everything related to them. The museum also contains carriage rooms and horse stables…
April 17, 2021