Egypt hands over 176 antique coins to four countries

The Egyptian Museum in Tahrir recently handed over 176 antique coins that the Central Administration of Ports and Antiquities Units in Egyptian Ports at the Supreme Council of Antiquities managed to seize in Egyptian ports before being smuggled abroad to four countries — Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Iraq, and China.

The coins were handed over in the presence Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Issa and Secretary-General of the Supreme Council of Antiquities Mostafa Waziri, along with several government and diplomatic officials.

During his speech at the celebration, Issa welcomed the attendees and stressed the importance of this event in which Egypt is sending an important message, which is that Egypt not only preserves its heritage, antiquities, and civilization, but also preserves the artefacts of other countries.