Isaac Newton the Counterfeiter catcher

-Friday, 20 March 2026

Weekly Trivia: Beyond physics, Sir Isaac Newton used his scientific mind as Master of the Royal Mint to hunt down and convict 28 counterfeiters. By introducing the milled edge and mathematical purity tests, he effectively engineered a forgery-proof currency for Britain.

Sources: Wikipedia  |  University of Houston

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