Puffins, dolphins and bumblebees in running to feature on new UK banknotes
Summary
The Bank of England has shared a list of British animals that might appear on new UK banknotes, replacing current figures like Winston Churchill. The public can vote on which animals—such as puffins, dolphins, and bumblebees—should be featured, with the goal of improving security and celebrating UK wildlife.Key Facts
- The Bank of England released a shortlist of native UK animals for new banknote designs.
- Animals considered include mammals, birds, and a group combining amphibians, insects, and fish.
- Public voting is open until July 3 to help select up to two animals from each category.
- The chosen animals will replace portraits of figures like Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes.
- The redesign aims to add new security features to prevent fake notes and improve accessibility.
- The shortlist includes species such as Atlantic puffin, bottlenose dolphin, European hedgehog, and buff-tailed bumblebee.
- Some controversy arose after critics reacted against the idea of replacing famous historical figures with animals.
- It will take several years before the new notes are printed and used in shops and banks.
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