Bank of England to Feature Native Animals on Banknotes as Historical Figures Are Replaced
The Bank of England will replace historical figures on British banknotes with native animals. The public will vote on 18 shortlisted species, and Governor Andrew Bailey will make the final selection.
science.howstuffworks.comThe Bank of England is replacing historical figures on British banknotes with native animals. Winston Churchill is among the figures being replaced. Eighteen species are on the shortlist. Foxes, puffins, frogs and hedgehogs are among them.
The public will vote on the species. Governor Andrew Bailey will make the final call. Winston Churchill led Britain through its darkest hour. He is being replaced by a hedgehog.
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