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- The Bank of England will replace historical figures on UK banknotes, including Alan Turing, a significant LGBTQ+ figure, with wildlife imagery.
- The decision followed public consultation in which 44,000 participants favored nature.
- King Charles III will remain on the notes with selected animals.
- Victoria Cleland, chief cashier, said the redesign will improve counterfeit resilience.
- A second consultation will finalize the animal choices later this summer.
