Min. of Finance releases 3 commemorative coins portraying Egypt’s popes

CAIRO – 22 February 2021: Egypt has released 3 commemorative coins portraying the three popes of the modern Coptic Church era during the past 50 years, including Pope Cyril VI, Pope Shenouda III and current Pope of Alexandria Tawadros II.

 

Each coin has the name of Egypt’s 3 popes written in the Coptic alphabet along with a picture of the most famous buildings that were established during their era.

Pope Cyril VI coin has a picture of Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral located in Abbassia District in Cairo. Pope Shenouda coin marks the papal headquarters and Pope Tawadros coin marks the Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ established in the New Administrative Capital, and considered to be the largest church in the Middle East.

 

Minister of Finance, Mohamed Maait, said that they spare no effort in documenting Egypt's political, economic and religious memories through the unique designs of commemorative coins.

He noted that these coins contribute to raising awareness and preserving the national identity of the Egyptians.

 

Egypt’s Minister of Finance Mohamed Maait tested positive for Coronavirus, last Thursday.

The Minster’s Health condition is stable, according to sources that assured Maait is self-Isolated at home, and taking all necessary medicines according to ministry of health protocol.