The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: BBC Business
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What happened

The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.

Key facts

  • The decision comes after nearly half a million people voted on a shortlist of 18 creatures.
  • Reported by BBC Business and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:01:30 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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

Four native species selected after consultation, but which one adorns which note is yet to be decided Bees, barn owls, puffins and hedgehogs have been picked to feature on the next generation of banknotes, the Bank of England has announced.

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