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CAIRO, June 30 (Xinhua) -- The archeological unit and the police at Egypt's Cairo International Airport seized on Wednesday 203 ancient coins, which a passenger attempted to smuggle abroad, said the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities.
The coins date back to different eras of ancient Egyptian times, including Greek, Roman and Byzantine eras, the ministry said in a statement.
"The examination and inspection process confirmed the antiquity of the coins and that they are subject to the Antiquities Protection Law," it added.
"All legal measures will be taken in this regard," said the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Enditem
