The Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, through Egypt Post, has issued a new set of commemorative stamps equipped with QR code technology to document the historic opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, one of the most important and largest cultural and civilizational projects of the 21st century and a new icon added to the state's record of achievements in preserving its ancient human heritage and promoting it globally.
Dr. Amr Talaat, Minister of Communications and Information Technology, affirmed that the Grand Egyptian Museum is a global cultural edifice embodying the deep-rooted heritage of Egypt and its eternal civilization, noting the ministry's keenness to document the historic opening by issuing a set of commemorative stamps that immortalize this defining moment in the journey of the modern Egyptian state.
He explained that postage stamps are a mirror reflecting the nation's journey and achievements, noting that this issue is not merely a work of art, but a cultural message that highlights to the world the greatness of ancient Egyptian civilization and affirms Egypt's leading role in preserving its historical heritage and using modern technology to display and document it.
For her part, Dalia El-Baz, Chairwoman of the Board of the National Postal Authority, revealed that the collection includes a commemorative stamp sheet of 5 stamps bearing images of historical statues from inside the museum, along with another set of 3 stamps highlighting the museum's architectural façade, topped by the "Grand Egyptian Museum" logo.
She expressed Egypt Post's pride in taking part in documenting this important historic event by issuing a distinguished set of commemorative stamps, carefully designed and printed to embody the splendor of the Grand Egyptian Museum's architectural design and the unique archaeological treasures it houses. She stressed Egypt Post's constant commitment to supporting Egyptian culture, arts and history and to issuing commemorative stamps that keep pace with and document the most important major national events, through stamps that carry within them pages of the nation's history and ancient civilization.
The head of the Postal Authority explained that the stamp sheet (14 cm x 23 cm) contains 5 stamps, while the stamp set (5 cm x 9 cm) contains 3 stamps. All the stamps are secured against counterfeiting, multicolored and equipped with QR code technology to create a rich interactive experience for collectors and followers of commemorative stamps, enabling them to learn about the occasion for which the stamp or card was issued in an innovative and attractive way.
This issue immortalizes a long-awaited historic event that embodies the peak of Egypt's development in the field of museums and modern museum display technologies, and highlights its standing as the home of human civilization, according to the official page of the Egyptian Cabinet on Facebook.
