Bank of England unveils new banknote animals
UKPulse Money Desk
The Bank of England has announced the European hedgehog, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee, and Atlantic puffin will feature on new banknotes.
- The Bank of England has chosen four animals, insects, and birds for new banknotes.
- The selected creatures are the European hedgehog, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee, and Atlantic puffin.
- The public chose both the theme and the specific creatures for the new banknotes.
The Bank of England has announced the four animals, insects, and birds that will appear on new banknotes following several years of consultation. The chosen creatures are the European hedgehog, the barn owl, the buff-tailed bumblebee, and the Atlantic puffin.
The specific denominations for each creature have yet to be decided. The selection process involved the public choosing both the theme of the banknotes and the actual creatures.