Joel Shafer (2021)

Joel joined the IBNS as a teenage “Young Numismatist” and attended the second annual International Paper Money show in Memphis in 1978. Beginning as a collector of paper money, he later became a highly respected dealer as well. For the last two decades he has helped to lead the world paper money division of Lyn Knight Currency Auctions.

Joel has always been a supporter of the Society, serving on the board in various capacities for over thirty years and currently serves on the Awards Committee. With his election, Joel joins his father Neil Shafer as the only father and son elected to the Hall of Fame.