Next UK banknotes to feature barn owls, bumblebees, puffins and hedgehogs

The Bank of England has announced that four native UK species will feature on the next generation of banknotes. The selected animals are barn owls, bumblebees, puffins, and hedgehogs. This decision comes after a public consultation, where people were asked to choose from 18 options divided into three categories. The inclusion of these species on banknotes is likely to be seen as a way to promote British wildlife and conservation.

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The UK has announced new banknote designs featuring native species. This change is likely to have a minor impact on the economy and markets.

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