Coimbatore: Under the leadership and mentorship of Dr. B L Shivakumar who serves as Principal and Secretary of Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore, students of the higher education institution are encouraged to strike a balance between academics, extra-curricular activities, sports and their passion.
Coimbatore: Under the leadership and mentorship of Dr. B L Shivakumar who serves as Principal and Secretary of Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science (Autonomous), Coimbatore, students of the higher education institution are encouraged to strike a balance between academics, extra-curricular activities, sports and their passion.
One such student who has successfully imbibed this into his life is S Balaji.
The young lad has made it to the Kalams World Records for his collection of the maximum number of foreign coins and notes (currency). For the record, Balaji presented 240 coins and 156 notes (currency) from 148 countries. “It took me two years to complete the collection. My college professors informed me about the Kalams World Records and I applied for it. The adjudicators asked me to send video proof of my collection. In a couple of days after sending it, I received official communication from Kalams World Records that I qualify for the record,” said Balaji in an exclusive talk with SimpliCity. Balaji's entry is the debut entry in this category.
What started as a hobby when he was a student of Class 9 in 2014 has become an addiction now reveals the 21-year old student. When he started collecting stamps, coins, and notes (currency), in the first year, he managed to collect just nine stamps from two countries only. Today, his extensive collection is an awarding-winning one.
Currently, Balaji has in his collection as many as 573 stamps from 126 countries. Rare currency (notes and coins) have also made it to his collection which includes 24 notes (currency) and 140 coins. His collection of coins and (currency) paper money dates back to the year 1716. From coins that were in circulation for six generations of King George’s rule to the currency that was used when the Mughals ruled India, Balaji has them all. He also shares that he has in his possession U.S. currency that was in circulation in Japan when America had a grip on Japan.
Balalji is on the lookout to get his hands on currency that was used during the years East India Company was operational in India. He also intends to add to his award-winning collection, the currency that is currently used in all the Island nations of the world.
When quizzed about the source of his coins, notes (currency) and stamps, Balaji says, “A majority of my collection comes from relatives who visit foreign nations. They give me notes (currency) and coins. Also, I visit centers in Madurai and Ramanathapuram to source them.”
Currently pursuing his final year of under graduation in Mathematics at Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, this young lad plans to enroll for his Masters in International Business through distance learning, don the cap of an entrepreneur and continue his passion for collecting coins, notes (currency) and stamps.
S Balaji is clueless about the monetary value of his collection as he has no intentions of selling or giving it away or even giving up on his passion.
One such student who has successfully imbibed this into his life is S Balaji.
The young lad has made it to the Kalams World Records for his collection of the maximum number of foreign coins and notes (currency). For the record, Balaji presented 240 coins and 156 notes (currency) from 148 countries. “It took me two years to complete the collection. My college professors informed me about the Kalams World Records and I applied for it. The adjudicators asked me to send video proof of my collection. In a couple of days after sending it, I received official communication from Kalams World Records that I qualify for the record,” said Balaji in an exclusive talk with SimpliCity. Balaji's entry is the debut entry in this category.
What started as a hobby when he was a student of Class 9 in 2014 has become an addiction now reveals the 21-year old student. When he started collecting stamps, coins, and notes (currency), in the first year, he managed to collect just nine stamps from two countries only. Today, his extensive collection is an awarding-winning one.
Currently, Balaji has in his collection as many as 573 stamps from 126 countries. Rare currency (notes and coins) have also made it to his collection which includes 24 notes (currency) and 140 coins. His collection of coins and (currency) paper money dates back to the year 1716. From coins that were in circulation for six generations of King George’s rule to the currency that was used when the Mughals ruled India, Balaji has them all. He also shares that he has in his possession U.S. currency that was in circulation in Japan when America had a grip on Japan.
Balalji is on the lookout to get his hands on currency that was used during the years East India Company was operational in India. He also intends to add to his award-winning collection, the currency that is currently used in all the Island nations of the world.
When quizzed about the source of his coins, notes (currency) and stamps, Balaji says, “A majority of my collection comes from relatives who visit foreign nations. They give me notes (currency) and coins. Also, I visit centers in Madurai and Ramanathapuram to source them.”
Currently pursuing his final year of under graduation in Mathematics at Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts and Science, this young lad plans to enroll for his Masters in International Business through distance learning, don the cap of an entrepreneur and continue his passion for collecting coins, notes (currency) and stamps.
S Balaji is clueless about the monetary value of his collection as he has no intentions of selling or giving it away or even giving up on his passion.