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Wildlife to Replace Historical Figures on Banknotes
A public vote will decide UK native wildlife featured on new banknotes, chosen to enhance counterfeit security and replace controversial historical figures, with 60% favoring nature themes.
- The Bank of England will replace historical characters on the next series of banknotes with UK wildlife, inviting the public to vote this summer while keeping King Charles III's portrait.
- Citing security needs and public feedback, the Bank said boosting counterfeit resilience and celebrating nature, preferred by 60% of the 44,000 consultation respondents, drove the new banknote series.
- A specialist panel including Gordon Buchanan, Miranda Krestovnikoff, Nadeem Perera, Katy Bell, Steve Ormerod and Dawn Scott will draw up a shortlist, the Bank plans a second consultation in the coming months, and the Bank's governor will make the final design decision.
- Despite hopes to avoid backlash, historical figures on notes faced criticism for lacking women and any Black or ethnic minority figures, while the robin controversy showed animal choices still provoke critics.
- The Bank pointed to international examples, noting the Bermuda Monetary Authority's $5 note as inspiration, and said designs may include plants and landscapes while seven commercial banks in Scotland and Northern Ireland also produce notes.
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Leaning Left3Leaning Right4Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center, 36% Right
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- 37% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
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