2016-01-04 Mon

Born on January 4, 1643, Sir Isaac Newton was an English scientist and mathematician and is credited as one of the great minds of the 17th century Scientific Revolution.

His work laid the foundation of classical mechanics. He shaped up the law of motion and universal gravitation. His achievements dominated scientists' view of the physical universe for the next three centuries.

His work and life is commemorated in the entire world as it changes the belief system of the world. An ample amount of coins were minted on his name as well as a number of Banknotes and stamps were issued to remember his contribution.

Newton’s first philatelic appearance was on a French stamp in 1957, part of a series featuring great names from science and the arts. The stamp with the denomination of 18 Francs features the portrait of Sir Newton and the years of his birth and Death.

The Middlesex county of London issues a coin commemorating the contribution of Sir Isaac Newton. This copper Conder halfpenny token was issued is dated 1793. Obverse: Bust to left: inscription - “SR. ISAAC NEWTON”. Reverse: Winged caduceus with intertwined serpents, olive branch and cornucopia: Inscription - “HALFPENNY 1793”.

Sir Isaac also appears on a banknote of Britain. The one pound British sterling banknote depicts a portrait of Sir Newton shown holding a copy of principia in his hand. One can also observe a Sun placed at the centre of an eclipse.