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Koyikkal Palace -Folklore
&Numismatic Museum- |
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Koyikkal Palace
was in the ownership of Travancore Devaswam Board after the state
reorganization. In 1979 Government of Kerala took over this palace and
declared as a protected historic monument. Today Keral’s largest Folklore
museum and Numismatic museum are fused here. |
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Museum |
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Compare to the
other Indian State the collection of the ancient coins in the Kerala
Archeological Department is very elaborate. By adding this collections
with the other organisation’s possession will make as the largest coin
collection in Asia. |
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The display consist of “Roman
Coins” which proves Kerala had trade relation with foreign countries
before Christ, Venician Coins, India’s oldest circulated coin Karshapanam;
coins of other Indian emperors; coins during the Sangam period; coins of
the predecessor of Chera Dynasty; tools and equipment used for the mint,
weights and scales used in the mint. These exhibits are considered to be
the major attraction in this museum. |
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Admission Fee |
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Adult- Rs.5/- , Children- Rs.2/-,
Camera- Rs.20/-, Video- Rs.700/- |
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Working Hours - 9 AM to 4.30 PM |
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Holidays - All Monday and National Holidays
Ph- +91472 2812136 |
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