Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on your new banknotes
The Bank of England has announced that four British animals—the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee, and European hedgehog—will feature on future banknotes. This decision marks a shift away from depicting historical figures on currency, following a public vote.
Why it matters
The change represents a symbolic evolution in national identity and public engagement in institutional design, moving from historical figures to environmental themes.
Image source, Bank of England/PA Wire By Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Published 43 minutes ago Banknotes are getting a nature makeover - and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.
The Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will appear on the redesigned notes in years to come - although no decision has been made about which animal will be shown on which banknote.
The owl, bumblebee and hedgehog topped a public vote in their specific categories, and the puffin was included to celebrate marine life, the coastline and bring variety to the notes, the Bank said.
Wildlife is replacing notable figures from history, such as Sir Winston Churchill, on our cash in a decision that angered a number of leading politicians.
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