Extraordinary Stories of Britain
History of Money Part 2 – Forgers, Firesticks & Financial Fiascos
Published: 6 February 2026 at 00:08 Europe/London
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Discover how war, crime and chaos shaped Britain’s money. From wooden money to lusturous gold Guineas to Isaac Newton hunting forgers, this episode reveals the stories behind Britain’s currency. The dramatic history that gave us the coins and notes still used today.
