To commemorate 1050 years on the foundation of Fatimid Cairo by the Fatimid Caliphate that ruled Egypt in 969 – 1170, the EgyptianMint Authority is launching a collection of commemorative coins that celebrate Islamic Cairo. Cairo’s history as a capital city of Egypt goes back to ancient times. It gained its present name of Cairo—al-Qahira … Continue reading Commemorative coin collection to mark 1050 years on Cairo