Hedgehogs and Bees Chosen for New British Banknotes
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Hedgehogs, bees, puffins and barn owls will decorate upcoming British banknotes after a massive public vote.
British banknotes will soon feature hedgehogs, barn owls, bees and puffins following a public vote. Nearly 500,000 citizens participated in selecting the four creatures from an initial shortlist of 18 animals. The central bank announced the results after months of public engagement.
- The shortlisted creaturesVoters chose from a total of 18 animals released by the central bank in June.
- The participationNearly 500,000 individuals cast their ballots in the national poll.
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Why it matters
Public involvement in currency design helps foster a stronger connection between citizens and national symbols. Central banks occasionally update paper money to reflect cultural or ecological values chosen by the public.
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Nearly 500,000 people voted on a shortlist of 18 animals to select four creatures for new British banknotes.
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- The Straits TimesBarn owls, bees, puffins and hedgehogs to feature on British banknotes1h ago · open ↗
- BBC NewsHedgehog among four chosen animals to feature on new banknotes2h ago · open ↗
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