Egyptian Museum Centenary, Mask of Tutankhamun

Egypt · 2002 · 30 PT

This stamp commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The central design features the world-renowned golden funerary mask of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun, one of the most iconic symbols of ancient Egypt. The background depicts the museum building itself, linking the ancient treasure with its modern home.

Issued in 2002, this stamp celebrates a century of the Egyptian Museum's role as a premier repository for the nation's vast collection of ancient artifacts, safeguarding global heritage.