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Bank of England to Feature UK Wildlife on New Banknote Series
The Bank of England will feature native UK wildlife on new notes, chosen by the public from 44,000 responses, with 60% favoring nature to enhance security and celebrate biodiversity.
- On March 10, 2026, the Bank of England unveiled mock-ups showing UK wildlife replacing historical figures like William Shakespeare and Winston Churchill on the next �5, �10, �20 and �50 notes.
- Following a July 2025 consultation, more than 44,000 responses were received and about 60% of respondents selected the nature/wildlife theme.
- Victoria Cleland, chief cashier at the Bank of England, said nature aids banknote authentication and a UK-wide panel of experts will shortlist species and natural elements, while the Bank said wildlife imagery makes notes harder to counterfeit and security features more distinguishable.
- King Charles III's portrait will continue on new notes, household pets will not be considered, and designs will reflect England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Bank said.
- The Bank expects the notes to appear in the coming years, ending more than 50 years of featuring historical people and planning a second consultation in the coming months.
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