General · 11 March 2026
Historical figures out: Public chooses wildlife for new banknotes
Future British banknotes will feature wildlife, making them tougher to counterfeit and celebrating the nation's nature. The Bank of England stated these upcoming notes will replace historical figures, with the public asked to help choose the specific animals. A public consultation of 44,000 people informed this choice, with 60% of respondents identifying nature as a preferred theme.
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