US EditionBank of England to Feature UK Wildlife on New Banknote Series
- On March 10, 2026, the Bank of England unveiled mock-ups showing UK wildlife replacing historical figures like William Shakespeare and Winston Churchill on the next �5, �10, �20 and �50 notes.
- Following a July 2025 consultation, more than 44,000 responses were received and about 60% of respondents selected the nature/wildlife theme.
- Victoria Cleland, chief cashier at the Bank of England, said nature aids banknote authentication and a UK-wide panel of experts will shortlist species and natural elements, while the Bank said wildlife imagery makes notes harder to counterfeit and security features more distinguishable.
- King Charles III's portrait will continue on new notes, household pets will not be considered, and designs will reflect England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Bank said.
- The Bank expects the notes to appear in the coming years, ending more than 50 years of featuring historical people and planning a second consultation in the coming months.
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