Which chemist would you put on the £50 note?

£50 notes spread out

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How money can get a chemistry lesson started

The Bank of England recently announced that it was inviting nominations for a scientist to put on the new £50 note. We’ve added our own criteria to the Bank’s: they have to be a chemist. Who would you and your students choose?

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