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Nearly 500,000 people took part in a Bank of England vote that selected the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog for the UK’s next banknotes. The nature theme will replace historical figures while supporting designs intended to improve counterfeit resilience.
UK public decides on native animals featured on new wildlife banknotes
UK public decides on native animals featured on new wildlife banknotes

12.10.2026

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