Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Monthly Meeting of DKPNA

The monthly meeting of the D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association was held on 9th October 2011, 10.30 AM at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar,Mangalore.


A Philatelic exhibition on "Kannada Aksharamale" by Dr.Ratheesh Udupa, "Gandhi" by M.K.Krishnayya and  Mrs.Vidya Baglodi was presented.A workshop by Mr.Jayaprakash was conducted to identify some of the fake coins. He explained the various methods to find out the fake coins from the real ones and spoke on the same. New Members were introduced and the exhibitors spoke on thier collections presented. Donations for the association was raised in the form of a Lucky Dip. Letters received were read and discussed in the Meeting and one among them received from the Postal Department in connection with Postal week was discussed and it was decided to exhibit the collection of members on 12th October in the premises of Head Post Office as part of "Philately Day".

There were about 50 members present. Exchange and other activities were held after the conclusion of the meeting.



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