{"id":2186130,"date":"2026-10-08T09:10:37","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:10:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2186130"},"modified":"2026-10-08T09:10:37","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:10:37","slug":"putting-biodiversity-in-our-hands-four-animals-selected-to-feature-on-uk-banknotes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2186130","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Putting biodiversity in our hands\u2019: Four animals selected to feature on UK banknotes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/68\/22\/56\/1200x675_cmsv2_5b7cf5f7-6104-5545-b661-19e4c31b0005-9682256.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2932124-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1\" data-nid=\"2932124\" data-cid=\"9945048\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2932124-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" 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mission\n  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"helper-site-row o-article-newsy\">\n<div class=\"helper-site-container o-article-newsy__container\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__main\">\n<header class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__header\">\n<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs\">\n<div id=\"adb-article-breadcrumb\" class=\"c-article-breadcrumbs__list\">\n<p>                          Earth<\/p>\n<p>                          Nature<\/p><\/div>\n<\/nav>\n<h1 class=\"c-article-redesign-title\">\n                            \u2018Putting biodiversity in our hands\u2019: Four animals selected to feature on UK banknotes<\/h1>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-video u-position-relative \">\n<div class=\"js-superdiv u-aspect-ratio-16x9 u-position-relative \" data-controller=\"video-player\" data-sponsored=\"Partner content\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"js-poster-img c-article-media__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/68\/22\/56\/1536x864_cmsv2_5b7cf5f7-6104-5545-b661-19e4c31b0005-9682256.jpg\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" loading=\"eager\" alt=\"The barn owl is among four animals selected to feature on the new UK banknotes.\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-caption u-position-absolute\"><i id=\"article-caption-content\" class=\"c-article-caption__content\"><span class=\"c-article-caption__text\"><br \/>\n              The barn owl is among four animals selected to feature on the new UK banknotes.<br \/>\n                    <span class=\"u-color-white\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__copyright\">Copyright\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"c-article-caption__credit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-image-copyright c-article-image-copyright--novideo\">\n      Copyright\u00a0Canva\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"h-grid o-article-newsy__main__body u-article-content\">\n<div class=\"o-article-newsy__contributors-publication-date\">\n<div class=\"c-article-contributors\">\n  By&amp;nbspAngela Symons\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-publication-date\" data-timestamp=\"1773242077\">\n                    Published on                 <time datetime=\"2026-03-11 16:14:37 +01:00\">11\/03\/2026 &#8211; 16:14 GMT+1<\/time><span class=\"c-article-publication-date__bullet\">\u2022<\/span>Updated<br \/>\n                                     <time datetime=\"2026-10-08 11:40:41 +02:00\">08\/10\/2026 &#8211; 11:40 GMT+2<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex u-justify-content-center js-c-article-share-comment-share\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Share<\/span><\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label\">Comments<\/span><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__label 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loading=\"lazy\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"c-article-summary\">\n        Four animals have been selected to feature on new UK banknotes following a public vote with almost half a million participants.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--earth js-article-content\">\n<p>Historical figures like Winston Churchill will soon be replaced by native wildlife on UK banknotes.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a public consultation run by the Bank of England, the theme of nature came out on top. A panel of experts then selected a shortlist of plants and <strong>animals<\/strong> to be put to the vote.<\/p>\n<p>Half a million people had their say, and the results are now in: the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will represent UK wildlife and feature as the central images on the country&#8217;s next series of banknotes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201c<strong>Nature<\/strong> is more than just scenery, it is the living thread that binds our landscapes, our history, and our future together,\u201d says Scottish wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, who was part of the expert panel that compiled the shortlist. \u201cTo protect nature is to protect the quiet, resilient heartbeat of the land itself.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\" id=\"abe-article-related-1\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">Meteors to light up the skies this October: How to watch the Draconid and Orionid showers<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">From tigers to turtles: The conservation success stories that prove there\u2019s still hope for wildlife<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Not only could the new notes inspire <strong>wildlife conservation<\/strong>, they\u2019re also well positioned to protect the economy. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe key driver for introducing a new banknote series is always to increase counterfeit resilience,\u201d says Victoria Cleland, chief cashier at the <strong>Bank of England<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspective,\u201d she adds, because it lends itself to developing security features that are easy for the public to recognise and distinguish.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/68\/22\/56\/808x454_cmsv2_f152efa1-d3c1-5517-8afe-26d5e2b7f3d4-9682256.jpg\" alt=\"A public vote will determine which animals and plants will be on the new banknotes.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">A public vote will determine which animals and plants will be on the new banknotes.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Symbolic recognition of UK wildlife \u2018overdue and significant\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>Nature was the most popular theme among 44,000 respondents in the initial July 2025 consultation, capturing 60 per cent of the vote. <\/p>\n<p>It will replace the current historical figures featured on the reverse side of banknotes, which include writer <strong>Jane Austen<\/strong>, artist JMW Turner and scientist Alan Turing, as well as the WWII Prime Minister.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a powerful reminder of how deeply people feel connected to and value <strong>British wildlife<\/strong>,\u201d says Ali Fisher, founder and director of sustainability consultancy Plans with Purpose. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful opportunity to put biodiversity literally in all our hands.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Architecture and Landmarks was the second most popular at 56 per cent, followed by Notable Historical Figures (38 per cent), Arts, Culture and Sport (30 per cent), Innovation (23 per cent) and Noteworthy Milestones (19 per cent).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe <strong>wildlife<\/strong> of the UK is not separate from our culture. It sits in our football crests, our folklore, our coastlines and our childhoods,\u201d says wildlife presenter and activist Nadeem Perera, another panel member. \u201cGiving it space on something as symbolic as our currency feels both overdue and significant.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>How were animals selected for the new banknotes?<\/h2>\n<p>A panel of UK <strong>wildlife<\/strong> experts compiled a shortlist of 18 options across three categories: mammals; birds; and amphibians, insects and fish.<\/p>\n<p>In the birds category, voters could choose between the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, common kingfisher, Eurasian curlew, great spotted woodpecker and white-tailed eagle. While the amphibians, insects and fish line up included the Atlantic salmon, basking shark, buff-tailed bumblebee, common frog, emperor dragonfly and marsh fritillary butterfly.<\/p>\n<p>Nearly 500,000 members of the public voted, and the Bank of England used the feedback from the consultation to decide on the four animals, one for each denomination of banknote.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\" id=\"abe-article-related-2\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">From biodiversity to carbon capture: Saving bison from extinction has brought big benefits to Europe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The barn owl (Tyto alba), buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) and European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) were the most popular animals in their respective categories. <\/p>\n<p>As the most popular <strong>marine<\/strong> animal, the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) was included to add variety, making the denominations easier to distinguish, and as an opportunity to &#8220;celebrate the British coastline&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p>Additional imagery on the banknote designs could include other shortlisted animals. They will also continue to include a portrait of the monarch.<\/p>\n<h2>&#8216;Underdog&#8217; animals excluded from banknote shortlist<\/h2>\n<p>The RSPA called for Britain&#8217;s &#8220;least-loved&#8221; wildlife \u2013 such as <strong>pigeons<\/strong>, gulls and foxes \u2013 to feature on the new banknotes. The charity said this could help change perceptions of &#8220;misunderstood&#8221; animals and encourage people to see the value of all wildlife.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat about the pigeons who have been our friends for thousands of years, or rats, with their amazing memories, or even gulls, with their amazing levels of intelligence?,&#8221; said Geoff Edmond, wildlife expert at the RSPCA. &#8220;They are all fascinating wild animals in their own right \u2013 and deserve recognition too.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While pigeons and rats didn&#8217;t make the final cut, the red fox was an option alongside the pine marten, grey seal, European hedgehog, brown hare and bottlenose dolphin.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;It&#8217;s great that the Bank of England has pulled together a diverse shortlist&#8230; although we would love to see more animal underdogs make the cut,&#8221; said Dr Ros Clubb, Head of Wild Animals at the RSPCA, following the announcement of the final shortlist.<\/p>\n<h2>When will the new UK banknotes enter circulation?<\/h2>\n<p>It could be a while before the new nature-based banknotes reach British wallets. The Bank of England explains that they take a number of years to design, test and print, to ensure they are high-quality, resilient and accessible.<\/p>\n<p>The decision on which animal will feature on which denomination is also yet to be made. <\/p>\n<p>It is expected that the first denomination from the next series will be launched over the next few years.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n<div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n<div class=\"widget__contents\">\n<figure class=\"widget__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/68\/22\/56\/808x454_cmsv2_8c85fa65-0ee7-5873-85c2-d56f2e532f05-9682256.jpg\" alt=\"Norway\u2019s krone series features images of the sea.\"><figcaption class=\"widget__caption\"><span class=\"widget__captionWrap\"><span class=\"widget__captionText\">Norway\u2019s krone series features images of the sea.<\/span><span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>From Norway to Switzerland: Which other European countries champion nature on their notes?<\/h2>\n<p>The Bank of England won\u2019t be the first in Europe to give nature a place on its <strong>banknotes<\/strong>. Scottish notes already include animals such as mackerel, otters and red squirrels.<\/p>\n<p>Norway\u2019s latest krone series celebrates its long coastline by featuring wave motifs and Atlantic cod and herring.<\/p>\n<p>Switzerland began shifting away from featuring famous personalities on its banknotes in 2016, with wind, water and light among the stars of its \u2018many facets of Switzerland\u2019 series. Butterflies, the Alps and dandelion seeds now grace its currency, with a new series set to double-down on native plants and <strong>Alpine landscapes<\/strong> in the 2030s.<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\" id=\"abe-article-related-3\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">UK national security threatened by biodiversity loss, intelligence chiefs warn<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nature could also replace architecture on future euro banknotes, with the European Central Bank considering designs featuring <strong>birds<\/strong> and rivers across Europe. <\/p>\n<p>Following a contest for EU designers to submit proposals in 2025, the shortlisted themes are \u2018Rivers and birds: resilience in diversity\u2019 and \u2018European culture: shared cultural spaces\u2019. 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src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/94\/13\/14\/480x270_cmsv2_72b5e3f4-1589-54a1-a7f6-5b6ed5ed6ac9-9941314.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A colony of chinstrap penguins on Zavodovski Island\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Nature<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Why this remote volcanic island lost Earth\u2019s largest penguin colony<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2931972-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2931972\" data-cid=\"9944058\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2931972-label-pos2-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/94\/40\/58\/320x180_cmsv2_4d22a64c-0cd9-5586-917f-3e88f95dc494-9944058.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"FILE - Stars and shooting stars are pictured during the annual perseids meteor shower in St. Margrethenberg, Switzerland Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Draconid meteor shower 2026: Where and when to watch<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2931721-pos3-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2931721\" data-cid=\"9942812\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2931721-label-pos3-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/94\/28\/12\/320x180_cmsv2_39fb81a2-3b63-523f-a587-907db5e16a93-9942812.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A female tiger and her cubs rest in a water hole at Tadoba Andhari tiger reserve in India. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Why wildlife populations have declined by 73 per cent in just 50 years<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2931403-pos4-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-2 m-modeDesktop-2 the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2931403\" data-cid=\"9941314\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2931403-label-pos4-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/94\/13\/14\/320x180_cmsv2_72b5e3f4-1589-54a1-a7f6-5b6ed5ed6ac9-9941314.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"A colony of chinstrap penguins on Zavodovski Island\" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Why this remote volcanic island lost Earth\u2019s 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the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2931363\" data-cid=\"9941065\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2931363-label-pos6-top-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/94\/10\/65\/320x180_cmsv2_a84f49e4-2a98-522a-aaff-897f3cbbb6ab-9941065.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"COP31 President-designate and Turkiye&apos;s Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum speaks during the Istanbul Climate Finance Summit, Sept. 4, 2026. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Electrification, climate finance and crises: What to expect at COP31<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2931721-pos1-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2931721\" data-cid=\"9942812\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Why wildlife populations have declined by 73 per cent in just 50 years<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2929524-pos2-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2929524\" data-cid=\"9932083\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    New island emerges in Caspian Sea as water levels continue to fall<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2918309-pos3-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2918309\" data-cid=\"9877550\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Making every drop of water count<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__quote\">In partnership with <strong>Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2931403-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2931403\" data-cid=\"9941314\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Why this remote volcanic island lost Earth\u2019s largest penguin colony<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2930191-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2930191\" data-cid=\"9935492\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    New cameras show how many birds are killed by offshore wind turbines<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Historical figures like Winston Churchill will soon be replaced by native wildlife on UK banknotes.In a public consultation run by the Bank of England, the theme of nature came out on top. A panel of experts then selected a shortlist of plants and animals to be put to the vote.Half a million people had their say, and the results are now in: the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will represent UK wildlife and feature as the central images on the country&#8217;s next series of banknotes.\u201cNature is more than just scenery, it is the living thread that binds our landscapes, our history, and our future together,\u201d says Scottish wildlife filmmaker Gordon Buchanan, who was part of the expert panel that compiled the shortlist. \u201cTo protect nature is to protect the quiet, resilient heartbeat of the land itself.\u201dNot only could the new notes inspire wildlife conservation, they\u2019re also well positioned to protect the economy.\u00a0\u201cThe key driver for introducing a new banknote series is always to increase counterfeit resilience,\u201d says Victoria Cleland, chief cashier at the Bank of England.\u201cNature is a great choice from a banknote authentication perspective,\u201d she adds, because it lends itself to developing security features that are easy for the public to recognise and distinguish.Symbolic recognition of UK wildlife \u2018overdue and significant\u2019Nature was the most popular theme among 44,000 respondents in the initial July 2025 consultation, capturing 60 per cent of the vote.\u00a0It will replace the current historical figures featured on the reverse side of banknotes, which include writer Jane Austen, artist JMW Turner and scientist Alan Turing, as well as the WWII Prime Minister.\u201cThis is a powerful reminder of how deeply people feel connected to and value British wildlife,\u201d says Ali Fisher, founder and director of sustainability consultancy Plans with Purpose. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful opportunity to put biodiversity literally in all our hands.\u201dArchitecture and Landmarks was the second most popular at 56 per cent, followed by Notable Historical Figures (38 per cent), Arts, Culture and Sport (30 per cent), Innovation (23 per cent) and Noteworthy Milestones (19 per cent).\u201cThe wildlife of the UK is not separate from our culture. It sits in our football crests, our folklore, our coastlines and our childhoods,\u201d says wildlife presenter and activist Nadeem Perera, another panel member. \u201cGiving it space on something as symbolic as our currency feels both overdue and significant.\u201dHow were animals selected for the new banknotes?A panel of UK wildlife experts compiled a shortlist of 18 options across three categories: mammals; birds; and amphibians, insects and fish.In the birds category, voters could choose between the Atlantic puffin, barn owl, common kingfisher, Eurasian curlew, great spotted woodpecker and white-tailed eagle. While the amphibians, insects and fish line up included the Atlantic salmon, basking shark, buff-tailed bumblebee, common frog, emperor dragonfly and marsh fritillary butterfly.Nearly 500,000 members of the public voted, and the Bank of England used the feedback from the consultation to decide on the four animals, one for each denomination of banknote.The barn owl (Tyto alba), buff-tailed bumblebee (Bombus terrestris) and European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) were the most popular animals in their respective categories.As the most popular marine animal, the Atlantic puffin (Fratercula arctica) was included to add variety, making the denominations easier to distinguish, and as an opportunity to &#8220;celebrate the British coastline&#8221;.\u00a0Additional imagery on the banknote designs could include other shortlisted animals. They will also continue to include a portrait of the monarch.&#8217;Underdog&#8217; animals excluded from banknote shortlistThe RSPA called for Britain&#8217;s &#8220;least-loved&#8221; wildlife \u2013 such as pigeons, gulls and foxes \u2013 to feature on the new banknotes. The charity said this could help change perceptions of &#8220;misunderstood&#8221; animals and encourage people to see the value of all wildlife.\u201cWhat about the pigeons who have been our friends for thousands of years, or rats, with their amazing memories, or even gulls, with their amazing levels of intelligence?,&#8221; said Geoff Edmond, wildlife expert at the RSPCA. &#8220;They are all fascinating wild animals in their own right \u2013 and deserve recognition too.\u201dWhile pigeons and rats didn&#8217;t make the final cut, the red fox was an option alongside the pine marten, grey seal, European hedgehog, brown hare and bottlenose dolphin.&#8221;It&#8217;s great that the Bank of England has pulled together a diverse shortlist&#8230; although we would love to see more animal underdogs make the cut,&#8221; said Dr Ros Clubb, Head of Wild Animals at the RSPCA, following the announcement of the final shortlist.When will the new UK banknotes enter circulation?It could be a while before the new nature-based banknotes reach British wallets. The Bank of England explains that they take a number of years to design, test and print, to ensure they are high-quality, resilient and accessible.The decision on which animal will feature on which denomination is also yet to be made.It is expected that the first denomination from the next series will be launched over the next few years.From Norway to Switzerland: Which other European countries champion nature on their notes?The Bank of England won\u2019t be the first in Europe to give nature a place on its banknotes. Scottish notes already include animals such as mackerel, otters and red squirrels.Norway\u2019s latest krone series celebrates its long coastline by featuring wave motifs and Atlantic cod and herring.Switzerland began shifting away from featuring famous personalities on its banknotes in 2016, with wind, water and light among the stars of its \u2018many facets of Switzerland\u2019 series. Butterflies, the Alps and dandelion seeds now grace its currency, with a new series set to double-down on native plants and Alpine landscapes in the 2030s.Nature could also replace architecture on future euro banknotes, with the European Central Bank considering designs featuring birds and rivers across Europe.\u00a0Following a contest for EU designers to submit proposals in 2025, the shortlisted themes are \u2018Rivers and birds: resilience in diversity\u2019 and \u2018European culture: shared cultural spaces\u2019. 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