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UK's New Banknotes Feature Wildlife Wonders
8 Oct
Summary
- New banknotes will feature Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee, and European hedgehog.
- Over 490,000 people responded to the public consultation on wildlife imagery.
- Designs are in early stages and will be unveiled closer to their launch in the coming years.
A new series of banknotes featuring prominent British wildlife is being developed by the Bank of England. Announced this week, the chosen animals include the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee, and European hedgehog. These will replace historical figures currently depicted on UK currency.
The selection process involved a public consultation that garnered an impressive 478,531 responses, making it the most successful banknote imagery consultation to date. The Bank of England considered feedback from this consultation, alongside expert advice, to select animals representing diverse UK environments.
Designs for the new denominations are in their very early stages and will undergo years of testing and refinement. The public can expect to see the final designs unveiled closer to the banknotes' launch over the next few years. Alongside the wildlife imagery, the banknotes will continue to feature a portrait of the monarch.
