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UK Banknotes Ditch Churchill for Hedgehogs and Badgers After Public Vote

A £5 note featuring Winston Churchill

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CNBC TV18•11-03-2026, 10:41

UK Banknotes Ditch Churchill for Hedgehogs and Badgers After Public Vote

•Bank of England to replace historical figures like Winston Churchill and Jane Austen with native UK wildlife on new banknotes.
•Public consultation revealed nature as the most popular theme among 44,000 responses, surpassing historical figures.
•The move is controversial amid political tensions and past debates over national symbols and historical figures.
•New designs will feature creatures like hedgehogs and badgers, with Charles III remaining on the obverse side.
•The change aims to showcase UK wildlife and improve authentication, continuing the evolution of British banknotes.

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