Monday, December 14, 2015

Manipal University Philately and Numismatics Club.






There was an overwhelming response from young and old alike for Manipal University Philately and Numismatics Club launched here on Sunday. While the older lot were keen to see the huge collections of stamps and coins on display at the Interact building of the University, the younger ones showed interest in getting started with the hobby.

Vice Chancellor Manipal University, Dr H Vinod Bhat who is a philatelist himself, with a fairly large collection of stamps on medicine and space, launched the club officially and hoped that it would encourage people of the region to take it up as a hobby. “It has been my dream for a long time to start this club and today that dream has come true,” he said. “The Club will promote philately as a hobby amongst youngsters,” he said. “It should be an activity where all the lovers should get together at least once a month to talk, discuss and exchange stamps. This is hobby of kings and is king of hobbies”.
 
Some of the finest collectors of the region displayed their stamps and coins. Prabhakar M Kamath, President of DAKAPANA (Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatics Association) who inaugurated the exhibition had a collection of Falkland Islands which is a national awards winner.

M.K. Krishnayy’S collections which have won more than 15 national awards for flags and two national awards for postal stationary were on display. Krishnayya is a curator and guide of Corp Bank Heritage museum. Vishvesh K., his son who is the first secretary of the Club had his collection of primates, elephants, hoofed mammals and cynofelidae (wild dogs and cats). Mr Jayaprakash Rao’s collections were of pre-independence India. He also presented coins of Moghul period and post and pre-independent India. He has won national awards in stamps.
 
Baikady Srinivas Rao’s display had stamps on butterfly which won a national award. He also had Army postal covers on display. Nagendra Pai, a philatelist who won international award at Brazil in a one-frame collection on “Global Warming” last year and his recent Gandhi collection were an attraction. Ratish Udupa a pediatrician had his exhibits on Children’s Day. 
  
Daniel Monteiro’s collection of birds and water fowls which have won 10 international awards and holds a Guinness record for the most number of bird collection was yet another interesting display. He also collects stamps on monuments of India which too were presented yesterday. Mansoor Hussain has country collections on Russia. Dr GG Laxman Prabhu HoD Urology KMC Mangalore has stamps on Rotary and elephants.
 

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Coin Exhibition - Jayaprakash Rao

Media News Published By Deccan Herald on 10th November 2015 of the meeting and exhibition held on 8th Nov 2015.

Rare pictorial cancellations and coins displayed at expo: Coins from various kingdoms, which ruled Karnataka, special postal covers and pictorial cancellations were part of the philatelic and numismatic exhibition at Head Post Office in Pandeshwar in Mangaluru on Sunday. 

For Further News: Deccan Herald 
 

Saturday, October 24, 2015

Philatelic Workshop at Vani P.U.College.

Mr. Rayee Rajkumar, Mudubidire, member of our Association  conducted Philatelic workshop and exhibited his wide collection of stamps at Vani P.U.College Belthangady on 22-9-15. He presente PPT presentation to a large number of students on Stamp collecting.


Puttur SSP Mr T.G.Naik addressed the gathering. Workshop was inaugurated by Puttur Postal Marketing Executive Mr. Rajesh. Vani P.U.College Head Master Mr.Laxmi Narayana presided over the function. 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Friday, August 21, 2015

Workshop on Coin Collection - Rayee Raj kumar

Mr.Rayee Raj Kumar conducted a workshop on collecting coins at Narayana Guru Sabha Bhavan, Paladka.

Mr.Raj Kumar conducted a workshop on coin collecting at the NSS camp held at Alva's Ayurvedic Medical College, Moodbidri. on 12th August 2015. He spoke about the advantages of hobbies in the present times to keep away form bad habits. The Exhibition included various coins and currency from India and other countries.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Monthly Meeting of July 2015

Monthly meeting of  our Association was held on 12th July 2015 at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore. Mr.K.Sridhar exhibited his collection of special cancellations at the venue.

India thru’ the eyes of Marcophily...

Cancellation, which is a postal marking applied on a Postage stamp or a Postal stationery to deface the stamp and prevent its re-use.  The postal cancellations come in a huge variety of designs, shapes, sizes and colours.  There are many types of Cancellation(s) viz., Bull’s eye cancellation, CTOs, Duplex Cancel, FDC special cancellation, Flag cancellation(s), Machine cancellation, Pictorial cancellation(s), RPO Cancel(s), Ship Cancel(s), Slogan Cancellation(s) to name a few. 

The Pictorial cancellation(s) provide wide publicity to the History, Heritage, Leader(s), Tourism, Science & Technology and Flora & Fauna etc. And they are provided ONLY at the Post Offices which are located in such places where they are released. 

My thematic exhibit India thru’ the eyes of Marcophily brings out the Indian Picture Cancellation(s) of Permanent nature released from the year 1960. There are approx. 205 PPCs (with certain multiple designs) (Available resources).  They are classified under 10 categories viz., Flora, Wildlife, Science, History, Heritage, Religion, Tourism, Education, Personality, Architecture.




Also read about it at Mangalore Today.

Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Permanent Pictorial Cancellations of India.

An Article which appeared in Deccan Herald dated 14th July 2015 on our member, Mr.K.Sridhar.

K Sridhar, who works as Chief Manager in Information Systems Department for Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited (MRPL) is known for his love for lighthouses among philatelists.

For further reading: Deccan Herald
 

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Annual General Body Meeting - 2015


DAKSHINA KANNADA PHILATELIC & NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION
POST BOX NO.250, MANGALORE – 575 001

ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING NOTICE

01.06.2015

The Annual General Body Meeting of our Association for the year 2014-15 is scheduled to be held on 14th June, 2015 at 10.30 A.M at Philatelic Bureau, Head Post Office, Pandeshwar, Mangalore – 575001.

You are cordially invited for the meeting.

AGENDA

1. Welcome Address                           - by the President
2. Annual Report                                - by the Secretary
3. Account Presentation                      - by the Treasurer
4. Any other matter with the permission of the Chair.
5. Vote of Thanks.

If you have any queries write to us at dakapa_1999@yahoo.com.

Outstation Members (who are unable to attend the meeting) are welcome to convey any message/suggestion/greetings etc. which will be conveyed in the meeting.

NOTE: MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT RECVD THE MEETING NOTICE BY POST KINDLY TREAT THIS AS MEETING NOTICE. MEMBERS WHO ARE OUTSIDE INDIA WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTICE BY POST

KINDLY INTIMATE US IF THERE IS ANY CHANGE IN YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS, E-MAIL, PHONE ETC.

Sd.
Secretary.

A Post perfect World



Wednesday, June 3, 2015

10 Interesting facts about Indian currency you probably didn't know...


Indian currency is as historic as the Indian civilization. Currency in the form of punch-marked coins existed even before Christ. Coinage can be traced back to as early as the 6th century BC, in the earliest of civilizations in India. This history of coins and notes is as interesting as it is long.

Visit India Today for further news.....


Monday, May 11, 2015

Stamp & Coin hobbyists meet


The DK Philatelic club held it’s regular monthly meeting at the Pandeshwar Head Post Office - 575 001 - on Sunday May 10 2015. It has been an active tradition to hold  this meeting on the second Sunday of the month.


 For further news : mangaloretoday

Hand Struck Stamps of the Golden Pre-stamp Era


Collection of Mr.M.R.Pavanje.



Saturday, May 9, 2015

Chance find turns out to be fake

Old copper coins found in a kalyani in Bidar throws light on an ancient art of conning people.


 Read the complete Story here: The Hindu

Friday, May 8, 2015

Book on Travancore’s numismatic heritage to be released today


The Manipal University Press will release its 42nd publication titled “Legends of Travancore — A Numismatic Heritage” at the Interact Lecture Hall here at 4.30 p.m. on Friday.

Click here for further News: The Hindu 

Monday, May 4, 2015

Felicitation of Members.

Felicitation of our members who had won various medals at Karnapex 2015 was held during the monthly meeting of April held on 12th April 2015 at Head Post Office, Mangalore.

Mr.Krishnayya, Dr. Ramachandra Bhat, M.R.Pavanje, M.S.Shenoy and Tom Vadakkamoola.
Mr. Zameer receiving the token of appreciation from Mr.Prabhakar Kamath.
Mr. Krishnayya receiving the token of appreciation from Mr.Prabhakar Kamath.
Mr. M.R.Pavanje receiving the token of appreciation from Mr.M.K.Krishnayya.
Mr. Prabhakar Kamath receiving the token of appreciation from Mr.M.K.Krishnayya.
Mr. B.Srinivas Rao receiving the token of appreciation from Mr.M.K.Krishnayya.
Mrs. Sheryl Prabhu receiving the token of appreciation from Mr. M.R.Pavanje
Refreshment Break.


Thursday, April 30, 2015

Enjoying the stamp of approval


I first heard about philately in school. While discussing hobbies, someone had mentioned the word, and I, not even knowing what it meant, was more than impressed: it sounded intelligent! A few years later, only when I saw a large, fat album containing all sorts of colourful stamps from across the world, did I get to know what philately meant. I remember wanting most of those stamps, especially the colourful ones from Russia and America. But that was almost twenty years ago. 

Read the complete story here: The Hindu 

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Sad Demise of M.Raghunath Shet


We are deeply saddened to inform you that M.Raghunath Shet, Managing Partner, SL Shet Jewellers & Diamond House, Mangalore passed away on 7th April 2015 after brief illness. He was the Life Member of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association  taking active part in our monthly meetings. We pray that may his Soul rest in eternal peace.


Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Media News of Exhibition by Jayaprakash Rao.

Our Member Mr.Jayaprakash Rao exhibited his collection of Stamps and Coins on 12th April 2015 at the venue of our Monthly meeting published in Deccan Herald dated 14th April 2015.

 Source: Deccan Herald.

Monday, April 6, 2015

Felicitation of medal winners at KARNAPEX - 2015

It has been decided to felicitate our members who won medals at recently concluded Stamp Exhibition "KARNAPEX - 2015" which was held at Bangalore. We invite all the members who won medals at Karnapex to be present at our next monthly meeting to be held on 12th April 2015 at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar to receive our honor.


Friday, March 6, 2015

Silver Coins of British era dug up.


Courtesy: The Hindu
Eighteen silver coins, issued more than 170 years ago in the name of Queen Victoria, were found on Tuesday in Mittabagilu in Belthangady taluk in Dakshina Kannada district while a farmer was digging earth at the site of a dilapidated building.

For further news : The Hindu 

 

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Media News of Exhibition by K.Sridhar

Our Member Mr.K.Sridhar exhibited his award winning exhibits of  KARNAPEX 2015 on 8th February at the venue of our Monthly meeting.

Deccan Herald dated 10.02.2015.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Commemorative coin - Jamsedji Tata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a commemorative coin in honour of Jamsetji Tata, popularly known as father of modern Indian industry, on his 175th birth anniversary. Paying tributes to Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata, Modi said "those who create history, without seeking or holding power, are truly great".

Set of Rs 100 and Rs 5 coins depicting Jamsetji’s bust, has been minted at the Kolkata mint  and would be priced at Rs 4,500 for the set. In the past, Jamsetji has been honoured by India Post through release of stamps — one in 1958 to mark the golden jubilee of the steel industry in India and another in 1965 in recognition of his contribution to the industrialisation of India.