economy
March 11, 2026
BRITONS CHANGE POUND DESIGN Instead of historical figures, new banknotes will feature...
The Bank of England has announced that the next series of British banknotes will feature images of wildlife instead of historical figures, following public consultations on currency design.
TL;DR
- The Bank of England will feature wildlife on its next series of banknotes.
- This change follows public consultations where nature was the preferred theme.
- A panel of wildlife experts will choose the species to be featured.
- King Charles III will remain on the front of the banknotes.
- The new notes will also aim to improve resistance to counterfeiting.
- The new designs will enter circulation in a few years.
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