Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on your new banknotes
Respondents were invited to select up to six.More than 2.5 million votes were cast by 478,531 people, ranging from wildlife enthusiasts to primary school classes. The puffin (Fratercula arctica) was still selected because it was the most popular marine animal. The Bank said its inclusion added variety to the series, made the denominations easier to distinguish, and gave an opportunity to celebrate the British coastline.The puffin and bees also feature on coins, as part of the Royal Mint's redesigned 20p and £1 coins respectively.
- ▪Respondents were invited to select up to six.More than 2.5 million votes were cast by 478,531 people, ranging from wildlife enthusiasts to primary school classes.
- ▪The puffin (Fratercula arctica) was still selected because it was the most popular marine animal.
- ▪The Bank said its inclusion added variety to the series, made the denominations easier to distinguish, and gave an opportunity to celebrate the British coastline.The puffin and bees also feature on coins, as part of the Royal Mint's redesig
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Hedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on your new banknotesImage source, Bank of England/PA WireByKevin PeacheyCost of living correspondentPublished1 minute agoBanknotes are getting a nature makeover - and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.The Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will appear on the redesigned notes in years to come - although no decision has been made about which animal will be shown on which banknote.The owl, bumblebee and hedgehog topped a public vote in their specific categories, and the puffin was included to celebrate marine life, the coastline and bring variety to the notes, the Bank said.Wildlife is replacing notable figures from history, such as Sir Winston Churchill, on our…
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