Book being introduced to the members of DKPNA at the monthly Meeting By                 Mr.Mukund Prabhu.

The above book covers the coinage and history of a powerful dynastic family, the Alupas, which ruled the modern districts of Udupi and Mangalore and parts of Shimoga and Uttara Kannada districts in the state of Karanataka, India. It describes the history of the Alupas from the 5th century until the 15th century C.E., based primarily on the study of over one hundred twenty epigraphs. The book also narrates the only known copper plate grant of the Alupa dynasty, and publishes over 175 unique coins issued by the dynasty, which are mainly in gold. The book illustrates for the first time, with the help of high resolution colour scans, several silver taras and nearly 70 unpublished varieties of gold fanams. Of a total of eighty unique Gadyanas (so called Pagodas), over 50 are published in this book for the first time. The book brings the collections of over 20 collectors worldwide to the limelight. Both coins and epigraphs have been brought together to support one another and the illustrations have brought the history and numismatics to life in this work. Details such as life, land, culture, art, administration, coinage, metrology etc. are discussed at length. The book also dedicates a separate plate to cover every known modern Alupa coin fake that exists in the market and a separate chapter that explains the way the fakes are fabricated. Every aspect of numismatics including the way the coins are handled, maintained, is covered in the book

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An exhibition of coins and currencies was held at Sharada Memorial hall at Ganapathi High School, Hampankatta Mangalore on 10th December 1996 by Dakshina Kannada Philatelic and Numismatic Association. This exhibition was our first experiment in conducting a numismatic exhibition for the public apart from the ones conducted during our monthly meetings. The exhibition was conducted just to exhibit the collection of our members and was not a competitive one.

About 18 Members exhibited their collection on the following categories: 1. Michael Y.T - World Currency,  2. M.Prabhakar Kamath - Chera and British India, 3. S.Gopal - Coins of India, 4. M.K.Krishnayya - Post Independence Coins of India, 5. Baikady Srinivas Rao - World coins and currency, 6. P.V.Rao - India, Currency Error etc. 7. M.R.Pavanje - Early kushans and punch marks             8.Tapasya Bhandary - Proof coins of India. 9. N.Rajgopal Hebbar - Early Chinese and Indian coins. 10. K.Ramachandra Shenoy - Proof and UNC of India. 11. S.C.Sequeira - General. 12. Glady's Rego - General. 13. Vittaldas Shanbhag - Indian states.               14. Irene vaz - Post Independence. 15. G.G.Akshay Prabhu - Contemporary coins. 16. Dr.V.V.Joshi - Elizabeth II. 17. Vinaya V.Joshi - Proof coins of India. 18. Vinod V.Joshi - Proof coins of India. 

The Exhibition was a huge success with most of our members and a large number of public attendances. All those who attended the exhibition was enthralled by the collection presented and was all praise for the exhibits. This has motivated us to conduct exhibitions if future.

There were about 5 Dealers booth at the venue and they had good business. The exhibition also helped us in getting us a few memberships. Members of our Association had worked hard for the success of this exhibition and had contributed with all their might. The exhibition which opened at 10.30 A.M. concluded at 5.30 P.M. At the end of the Exhibition Certificates and mementoes were presented to all the Exhibitors and mementoes were also presented to the members of the organizing Committee.

A seminar on Philately was organized by the Department of Posts on 26^th November 2006 at   St. Xavier’s Auditorium, St. Aloysius College, Mangalore.

Inaugurating the Seminar, Ms.N.R.Vishalatchy, Senior Superintendent of Posts, Mangalore, said that seminars and symposiums help in gaining knowledge and are essential to go deeper into the subject. She also spoke about the importance of hobbies, especially Philately and explained about the facilities provided by India Post. This was the first Seminar on Philately in Mangalore and the department will provide guidance and help to conduct such seminars.

Renowned Philatelists of the state Mr.Mahalingeshwar Athani, Mr.R.G.Sangoram and Mr. Daniel Montherio, presented their papers. Mr.Athani speaking on “Karnataka in Philately” described the past and present of Karnataka depicted through various stamps and postal stationeries like the chariot of Hampi, Golgumbaz, the banyan and flowering trees, important personalities like Shankaracharya, Basaveshwara, Chennamma, Tippu etc. which shows that the department has been trying to preserve the rich cultural heritage of Karnataka. He said that Mangalore is the hub of Philately and thanked for the efforts of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association and its members.

Mr.R.G.Sangoram spoke on “Thematic collection” of stamps. He spoke on the various aspects of thematic collection, its exhibition and reasons for its popularity among the young and budding Philatelists. He said that the collectors should gain more knowledge by going through books related to the topic.

Mr.Daniel Montherio spoke on “Water Fowls”. He described the types, breeds’ etc. of water fowls, his topic of collection for which he has won International Awards. It was evident by his speech, of his vast knowledge and painstaking research conducted on the subject.

All speakers exhibited a few frames of their stamps at the venue to help the delegates to understand the subject in advance.

Mr.Mansoor Bolar, Mr.M.K.Krishnayya and Mr.Prabhakar Kamath also conducted a Philatelic workshop at the venue prior to the Seminar.  It was attended by teachers and students of various schools, where basics of Philately/stamp collecting were explained.

At the end of the Seminar there was an interesting session of interaction. Questions posed to the speakers were answered and many a doubts cleared. All the Delegates present enjoyed the session. Mr.S.M.Bhat, ASP, presented the vote of Thanks, and thanked all the Speakers, Guests, Organizers, Media representatives, Members of D.K.Philatelic and Numismatic Association, Officers and Employees of India Post and all the delegates. He said that this was an enriching experience to all those who were present and that we should look forward to more of these type of Seminars.

Mementos were presented to all the speakers and the members of DKPNA for conducting the Workshop. Participation Certificates were presented to all the delegates present at the Seminar. To conclude a scrumptious dinner was arranged by the Postal Department.

(Report by Mansoor Bolar. Thanks to the DOP for providing the Photos.)

Our Association has printed a hand book on Coins and Notes collection. It is of 8.5' x 5.5 ' containing 20 pages. This book is designed for beginners in the field of Coins and notes collection. Price for the same is Rs.12/- . Click Here.

Stamps and stamp collecting : This book is also available both in English and Kannada. Contact us for further details.

 Mr. Michael Raja Thitan, a patron member of our Association has entered the Limca book of records 2006.

 Quote from page 54 : Michael Raja Thitan of Mumbai collects Mahatma Gandhi stamps issued by countries across      the world. He has total 300 different Gandhi stamps from 82 countries. In addition he has several Gandhi FDC.

Annual General Body Meeting – 14^th May 2006.

The Annual general body meeting of the Association was held at Head Post Office, Pandeshwar on 14^th May at 10.30 A.M. About 40 members were present including 6 dealers.

The President Mr.M.K.Krishnayya, welcomed the gathering and spoke briefly about the progress of the Association. He also spoke about the success of KARAVALIPEX – 2006, held at Udupi in the month of February and thanked all the members who worked for the success of the same and supported him in his tenure of two years. He asked the members to support the newly elected body of the Association with the same enthusiasm.

Secretary, Markad Prabhakar kamath presented the Secretary’s Report for the year 2005-2006. He briefly spoke about the achievements of the Association, increase in membership strength, workshops and seminars conducted by the members and thanked all the members for their full-fledged support. All members present passed the Secretary’s report.

Mr.M.Prabhakar Kamath, in the absence of the Treasurer, Mr.Baikady Srinivas Rao, who was not able to attend the meeting due to health reasons, presented the Annual accounts for the year 2005-2006.After discussions and suggestions from the members the same was passed.

A plan to conduct a coin exhibition in Mangalore in the near future was discussed. Mr.A.V.Jayachandran from Pondicherry informed the members about the coin exhibition NUPEX 2006 to be held at Chennai. Members were also informed about the new commemorative coin to be released on Lal Bahadur Shastri.

It was now time for the election of Office Bearers,  members with out much change elected New Office bearers Mr. M.K.Krishnayya, Mr.Prabhakar Kamath and Mr.Mansoor Hussain was to continue in the same position. Treasurer, Mr. Baikady Srinivas Rao who was not present had asked the members to relieve him of his position due to his health reasons. Mr. Raghunath Prabhu was elected as the new treasurer of the Association. The election of new members was unanimously agreed by all present

For the detailed list of New Office bearers click here: http://www.oocities.org/dakshina_kan_pa/about.htm.

After the election of Office bearers refreshments were served and the new Office bearers were introduced to all members present.

The Secretary presented the Vote of Thanks, thanking all the members, the Postal Department and the Press. The meeting was then concluded

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