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Telling tales through stamps
Malladi Sisters, Dr Krishna Anuhya (23) and Dr Lalitha Manogna (20) From Rajahendravaram are creating records in collecting old stamps, coins and currency notes of fancy numbers. They have been at it since their school days. Although the duo are from the medical fraternity they do this only for the passion they have towards it in their leisure time.
Malladi Sisters, Dr Krishna Anuhya (23) and Dr Lalitha Manogna (20) From Rajahendravaram are creating records in collecting old stamps, coins and currency notes of fancy numbers. They have been at it since their school days. Although the duo are from the medical fraternity they do this only for the passion they have towards it in their leisure time.
Speaking to The Hans India, here on Monday Anuhya and Manogna said that sofar they have collected as many as 21,000 coins, 52,000 stamps, 10,000 currency notes with fancy numbers and 4,000 stamps exclusively on various categories of fish. If the stamps and coins are put in one line it would go three kms long.
Coins relating to 450 BC, pre and post independence stamps coins along with coins which were in use during the regime of emperors Akbar, Babar, Jahangir, Tippu Sultan etc also are a part of their collection. Coins with the emblems of Horse, Elephant and Snakes used during Tippu Sultan's tenure feature in their collection as well.
Stamps relating to zodic signs, dogs, elephants, fish, flees, ships, cycles, cricket players, national and world leaders, reptiles, flags, musical equipment, gold stamps, various forms of Jesus Christ, Indian Gods stamps printed in USA, first day covers, cards, Lady Diana, palmleaf manuscripts etc some of their valuable finds.
The Philatalists, who are also Numismatists said that they relieve themselves from stress and strain by working on their stamps and coins. Though it is a costly royal habit, it enhances their knowledge and also inculcates a habit to know new things.
Moreover, the coins and stamps tells us about history along with many things. Indian Jury award was received for stamps relating to Music. A seperate room was allotted to the collections. Stamps, coins and currency notes were kept in a special plastic paper to avoid any damage. The paper costs Rs 1,200 per kg.
Because of encouragement by father Dr MVR Murthi (Health officer in Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation (RMC)) and mother Nagamani we succeeded in our endeavour. Expos were conducted in Tamil Nadu and Karanataka states along with Andhra Pradesh. An amount of Rs 10,000 is spent for each Expo and so they underlined the need for the govt to extend necessary assistance from the government.
By SS Chary
