Moheb Rizkalla

Co-founder and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Arab Collector

Moheb Rizkallah is a key figure in the Middle Eastern coin collector community, as he is the co-founder and vice chairman of the board of directors of Arab Collectors. His journey with the platform began long before its official launch; he was a major supporter and strategic planner when the project was just an ambitious idea, and he contributed to transforming it into the leading academic and cultural platform it is today.

Veteran Researches & Collector

Rizkallah is considered a walking encyclopedia in the world of hobbies, having contributed to a wide-ranging research portfolio encompassing multiple disciplines.

numismaticsHis in-depth articles on Egyptian and world currencies offer collectors a rare historical context, often linking numismatic art with economic history.

PhilatelyAn expert in Egyptian and international stamps, his work explores the complex stories behind postal issues, such as his famous research on the most famous stamp forger.

Archival discoveriesPerhaps his most significant contribution to Egyptian history was his work in uncovering the secrets of the royal mint archives. Through his meticulous documentation of the original mint records, Rizkallah provided society with an unprecedentedly clear view of the production of Egyptian royal coins, their quantities, and their hidden types.

Qubba Palace Auction 1954One of the most prominent milestones in Moheb Rizkallah's professional career was his influential contribution to studying and highlighting the auction. Qubba Palace, 1954This historic event—the sale of King Farouk’s legendary collection—remains a pivotal moment in the history of numismatics. Rizkallah’s work in documenting these sales and the specific coins within the collection has become an essential resource for contemporary collectors, ensuring that the legacy of this “collection of the century” remains transparent and accessible to all.

Visionary leadership

As Vice Chairman of the Board, Moheb Rizkallah continues to lead Al-Muqtani Al-Arabi magazine to new horizons. His commitment to the principle of "deep-rooted hobby"—that is, practicing hobbies with the precision of a professional historian—has contributed to elevating the magazine from a mere publication to a sophisticated research platform. This is evident in his ongoing series.