5 Things to Know About Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum Anniversary Coins, Winter Time Hours, and Cairo Cultural Tours
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The Arab Post
- . October 31, 2026
- . Update: October 31, 2026 8:41 pm
This week the Egyptian government is honoring these massive antiquities, and is making significant changes to national plans. Grand Egyptian Museum Coins, After the top-level discussions, the authorities decided on the expected numismatic issues that would pay tribute to the Grand Egyptian Museum. At the same time, the country’s time change was carried out on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as usual during the fall season.
It’s a time of major administrative and cultural changes for those living here, international collectors, or travelers who are wrapping up their vacation plans. Here are the top five news items today.
Grand Egyptian Museum Coins
1. The Issuance of Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum Anniversary Coins
The Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s Cabinet has decided to mint two commemorative non-circulating coins to officially celebrate the first anniversary of the museum’s phased reopening. The unique release includes a 1 lb gold coin and a silver 25 lb coin. The Egyptian Cabinet said that the limited editions are “for the exclusive purpose of celebrating the country’s immense antiquities heritage on an international scale.
2. A Design Rooted in Domestic Creativity
The new GEM commemorative coins designs will not be based on the traditional government designs. The final designs are based on the winning artwork of a large public competition. This competition was organised by the GEM and the Egyptian Mint Authority to create a permanent monument which truly reflects the Egyptian heritage and contemporary artistic vision.
3. Egypt Winter Time Hours Are Now in Effect
Those who are in the process of booking flights and/or agenda for international meetings, take note: Egypt’s national clocks have officially changed. On Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 11:59 PM, the country will be switching back one hour.
It is the official end of Daylight Saving Time (DST) and the start of the GMT+2 time zone again. The government made it clear last year that it would be allowing these seasonal changes in order to cut electricity usage across the country and to ensure that there is the correct length of daylight in winter.
4. Ticket Pricing Updates for Cairo Cultural Tours
Access to the Giza Plateau’s most famous attraction is changing fast as travel to this area becomes increasingly international, as it is heading into winter. GEM officially announced on October 27 that it will make a new ticket price increase in the continuing phase-in exhibition openings.
Cairo tourist booking agents should inform their clients right away to adjust entry fees accordingly for cultural tours in Cairo. Today, huge interior galleries with more than 100,000 artifacts are open to visitors, including King Tut’s entire collection of 5,000 items.
5. The Museum Prepares for the UTH Festival
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is also promoting the site as a contemporary cultural center, with an emphasis on its heritage and history. The GEM will hold the next “UTH Festival” on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November 2026 to achieve this.
The two-day event will showcase and engage with young creators and industry experts through interactive experiences, immersive workshops, and networking opportunities under the theme, “Work in Progress.
Overall, the week was a very dynamic one for the North African country. Whether it’s commemorating the launch of Egypt’s Grand Egyptian Museum anniversary coins or passing into Egypt’s winter time hours, Cairo has a knack for seamlessly integrating its ancient history with its fast-moving modernization.
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