LE 1.5 million of coins to be daily minted in Eid- Finance Ministry

CAIRO - 10 August 2019: Finance Minister Mohamed Maait on Friday reviewed a plan developed by the Egyptian Mint Authority to offer sufficient quantities during Eid al-Adha.

Up to LE1.5 million of coins will be minted daily during the Eid holidays to meet the needs of government bodies, private sector, banks, metro authority and others.

Measures are taken to face any change shortage, head of the Mint Authority Hossam Khedr said in a statement.