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BoE Unveils Wildlife Banknotes, Public Votes by July 3

6/4/2026

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Bank of England Wildlife

Bank of England will issue new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes that display native wildlife images.
People may choose two animals per category from a 20-species shortlist by 11:59 pm BST on 3 July 2026 via online, email or mail.
The Bank reports cash in circulation at £91.5 billion, notes that one in seven people still prefer cash, and says the new notes keep monarch’s portrait and add accessibility features for blind users.

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Bank Wildlife

The Bank said the new wildlife images boost anti-counterfeiting security.
Governor Andrew Bailey will pick four animals, each reflecting a UK environment.
Nigel Farage, Reform UK leader, criticised the plan as a beaver stunt, noting the animal is not on the shortlist.
Kemi Badenoch called the redesign silly, while the RSPCA suggested adding pigeons, rats and seagulls.

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Bank of England Wildlife

Bank of England will issue new £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes that display native wildlife images.
People may choose two animals per category from a 20-species shortlist by 11:59 pm BST on 3 July 2026 via online, email or mail.
The Bank reports cash in circulation at £91.5 billion, notes that one in seven people still prefer cash, and says the new notes keep monarch’s portrait and add accessibility features for blind users.

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