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A Great Tale of Discovery: Money from the Woman’s Internment Camp at Rushen on the Isle of Man
July 10, 2025, 12pm MT
When war erupted between Germany and the United Kingdom in September 1939, Britain faced uncertainty over thousands of “enemy aliens,” many of whom were Jewish refugees escaping Nazi persecution. Heightened fears, fueled by spy hysteria in tabloids, led to the British government’s internment of these immigrants, primarily on the Isle of Man (IOM). While numismatic collectibles from men’s internment camps on the IOM—such as Onchan, Metropole, Palace, Sefton, and Peveril—are well documented, the story of currency from the women and children’s camp at Rushen remains particularly intriguing and previously undocumented. This presentation explores the compelling history behind these unique tokens, originally crafted from cereal box cardboard by interned women, and includes rare artifacts such as original train tickets used for travel across the island.
Ray and Steve Feller are distinguished numismatic researchers specializing in civilian camp money from World War II. Ray, Associate Dean and Director of Student Support Services at MIT, began her numismatic journey in childhood through adventures with her father, Steve, eventually authoring the quarterly column “Rachel Notes” for the International Bank Note Society Journal from elementary through graduate school. Her undergraduate thesis and doctoral dissertation further explored the psychological benefits of collecting and WWII camp money. Steve has been a physics professor at Coe College for over 46 years, a prolific numismatic author with more than 170 articles, and served 17 years as editor of the International Bank Note Society Journal. Together, they wrote the award-winning book Silent Witnesses: Civilian Camp Money of World War II, regularly present at numismatic events, and coordinate the educational programming for MPC Fest. Their recent research on American internment camp currency earned them two Newman Portal Awards.
World’s Fair of Money®
August 19-23, 2025
Experience the world of numismatics at its finest at the 2025 World’s Fair of Money, August 19-23. Join us at the Oklahoma City Convention Center for one of the largest coin and currency shows in the country.
This event offers a unique opportunity to explore an extensive marketplace of rare coins, banknotes, and exonumia from around the world, with hundreds of dealers, educational seminars, and special exhibits. Whether you’re a passionate collector or just getting started, this is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the fascinating world of money.
Hands-On Numismatic Seminars
Summer Seminar
Session 1: June 21-26 | Session 2: June 28-July 3
Summer Seminar is a once-a-year opportunity for numismatic learning and camaraderie that offers students a varied selection of weeklong courses designed for discovery or continued study. For many students, Summer Seminar is a life-changing event; it has catapulted the careers of several of the nation’s most respected collectors, authors and dealers.
Students gather in small groups, allowing everyone to be an active participant. You’ll learn from instructors who are recognized leaders in their fields, and from the collective experiences of fellow students, who range in age from teenagers to seniors.
Intermediate Grading of U.S. Coins
August 17-18, 2025 | Oklahoma City, OK
This two-day mid-level course is intended to sharpen grading skills through hands-on group and individual exercises with instructor feedback on each coin. Students will gain a better understanding of current grading-service philosophies and how they evolved in the marketplace. Copper, silver and gold specimens are covered with emphasis on About Uncirculated through Uncirculated examples.
Instructors
Bob Mellor, ANA District Representative, advanced numismatist, educator, and author and William Latour, owner of Lowcountry Coins LLC, and SCNA Bourse Chairman
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