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Bank of England launches public vote on wildlife for next banknote series

Bank of England launches public vote on wildlife for next banknote series

The Bank of England has opened a public consultation to choose wildlife species for the next series of UK banknotes, with voting running from 3 June to 3 July 2026. Seven of the 18 shortlisted species are wetland animals, giving the public an opportunity to celebrate these habitats.

Bottlenose DolphinAtlantic PuffinAtlantic SalmonBrown HareBarn OwlBasking SharkEuropean HedgehogCommon KingfisherBuff-tailed BumblebeeGrey SealEurasian CurlewCommon FrogPine MartenGreat Spotted WoodpeckerEmperor DragonflyRed FoxWhite-tailed EagleMarsh Fritillary Butterfly