Wildlife Banknotes Welcomed — but RSPCA Says ‘Animal Underdogs’ Deserve a Look-In

Wildlife banknotes welcomed — but RSPCA says ‘animal underdogs’ deserve a look-in

THE BANK OF ENGLAND’S plan to put wildlife on future banknotes has been welcomed by the RSPCA — but the charity says some of Britain’s most overlooked animals should not be forgotten. The Bank has launched an 18-animal shortlist, covering mammals, birds, amphibians, insects and fish, with the public invited to help choose which species should appear on future £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. The RSPCA said the move could become a “celebration of wild…

Banknote choice to be a ‘celebration of wildlife’ - but BofE must not forget ‘animal underdogs’

A public debate about which animals should appear on banknotes is an opportunity for a “celebration of wildlife” – but the RSPCA thinks some underappreciated species are missing from the Bank of England’s shortlist. Today (3 June), the Bank of England has launched an 18-animal strong shortlist – split into mammals, birds, amphibians, insects and fish – with the public asked to choose which animals will be the centrepiece of future £5, £10, £20 a…

Banknote choice to be a ‘celebration of wildlife’ – but BofE must not forget ‘animal underdogs’

Yesterday, the Bank of England has launched an 18-animal strong shortlist – split into mammals, birds, amphibians, insects and fish – with the public asked to choose which animals will be the centrepiece of future £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes. Wildlife experts at the RSPCA previously welcomed the Bank of England’s announcement to feature wild animals on notes.And the charity now hopes the upcoming debate about which species get the nod will “encou…