England’s redesigned banknotes will reveal how the country sees itself

The wit and beauty of bank notes

William Shakespeare was the first to feature, in 1970. Alan Turing was most recent, in 2021. But the Bank of England is now asking whether anyone else should appear, ever. The Bank’s redesigning our bank notes and wants the public’s thoughts on replacing the famous people who currently grace them with buildings, animals, films, historical

Bank of England invites the public for views on the next major redesign of banknotes

Banknotes issued by the Bank of England are about to get their first major redesign in more than 50 years. Notable historical figures, such as Sir Winston Churchill on the current fiver, have featured on these banknotes since 1970 but could be on the way out.

England’s redesigned banknotes will reveal how the country sees itself

Richard z/ShutterstockThe Bank of England has announced a redesign of its banknotes and invited the public to suggest new themes that might feature on them. Victoria Cleland, the Bank of England’s chief cashier, said this was as “a symbolic representation of our collective national identity and an opportunity to celebrate the UK”. Even though they can appear like the unifying symbols Cleland suggests, my research shows that there are contradicti…

'A testament to British ingenuity' - Telford councillors backing Iron Bridge to appear on new banknote designs

Councillors in Telford have urged residents to help put one of the town's most famous landmarks on the UK's new banknotes.

Bank of England seeks public input on new banknote designs

The Bank of England has launched a consultation seeking public opinion on themes for its next series of banknotes, with BBC readers already responding enthusiastically with numerous suggestions.This initiative marks the beginning of the design process for what will eventually become the currency in wallets and cash registers across the United Kingdom. While specific details about the timeline for introducing the new notes remain unclear, the cen…