Bank of England reveals the four animals to feature on banknotes

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Link: Bank of England reveals the four animals to feature on banknotes - BBC News

 

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Banknotes are getting a nature makeover - and the Bank of England has revealed the four creatures that will feature on our money.

 

The Atlantic puffin, barn owl, buff-tailed bumblebee and European hedgehog will appear on the redesigned notes in years to come - although no decision has been made about which animal will be shown on which banknote.

 

The owl, bumblebee and hedgehog topped a public vote in their specific categories, and the puffin was included to celebrate marine life, the coastline and bring variety to the notes, the Bank said.

 

Wildlife is replacing notable figures from history, such as Sir Winston Churchill, on our cash in a decision that angered a number of leading politicians...