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UK Announces Vote for Animals on Future Pound Banknotes

In the UK, images of puffins , dolphins, bumblebees, and other representatives of local fauna may appear on new banknotes. The Bank of England has published a shortlist of animals from which citizens will be able to choose future symbols for £5, £10, £20, and £50 banknotes, writes The Guardian.

Mammals from British fauna, selected for the voting list

The decision sparked discussions in political circles. Some critics argued that the new images would replace well-known historical figures, such as politician Winston Churchill, writer Jane Austen, and mathematician Alan Turing. However, the Bank of England emphasizes that the main goal of the update is the introduction of new security features to combat counterfeiting.

Birds from British fauna, selected for the voting list

The voting list includes only animal species found in the UK. Among them are bottlenose dolphins, red foxes, European hedgehogs, puffins, as well as a number of rare species, including Atlantic salmon and some butterflies.

Animals are divided into three groups: mammals, birds, and other representatives of the animal kingdom — fish, insects, and amphibians. Each participant can choose up to two options in each category. The poll will last until July 3.

Fish, insects, and amphibians from British fauna, selected for the voting list

The Bank of England notes that wildlife was the most popular theme during previous public discussions. However, the final choice will depend not only on the number of votes but also on how clearly the images will differ on various banknote denominations.

It is expected that the development and testing of the new banknotes will take several more years, so they will not enter circulation immediately. The Bank of England believes that the new banknotes will help not only to increase the level of protection against counterfeiting but also to highlight the richness of British nature.

Comments5

  • зайчыкі
    04.06.2026
    гэта яны ўслед за нашымі зайчыкамі ці банкнотамі былых калоній?
  • але..
    04.06.2026
    ходзяць брудныя чуткі, што вялікабрытанія зноў хоча стаць зноў імперыяй №1 у свеце..
    дзеля гэтага можа рабіць самыя брудныя крокі
  • Займальная баністыка
    04.06.2026
    Вавёрачкі, што характэрна, няма
    Бо еўрапейская вавёрка ў Брытаніі амаль згінула праз завезеную амерыканскую шэрую вавёрку. Іранічна.

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