Bank of England to feature animals on new banknotes
UKPulse Money Desk
The Bank of England has announced that animals, including puffins, owls, bumblebees, and hedgehogs, will replace historical figures on its next series of banknotes.
- Puffins, owls, bumblebees, and hedgehogs are set to appear on new Bank of England banknotes.
- These animals will replace historical figures such as Winston Churchill.
- The kingfisher will not be featured on the new banknotes.
The Bank of England has revealed that its upcoming series of banknotes will feature animals, marking a shift from historical figures. Puffins, owls, bumblebees, and hedgehogs are among the creatures selected to appear on the new currency.
This change means that figures like Winston Churchill will no longer be depicted on the banknotes. However, the kingfisher has reportedly not been chosen for inclusion in this new animal series.