Egypt’s Ministry of Finance intends to issue coins of EGP 1 and 50 piasters to document major national projects recently established in the country. These coins will be available at their nominal value. The decision aims to increase public awareness of national achievements in various fields which seek to improve the living conditions of Egyptians. These projects included renewable energy, irrigation, agriculture, roads, and urban development. The adviser to the finance minister, Sherif Hazem, said that Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly has authorised the ministry of finance to issue coins of EGP 1 and 50 piasters to document the state’s achievements in the past period.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 08, 2019 18:45 UTC