Bank of England replaces historical figures with wildlife on banknotes. The central bank announced Wednesday that native British animals will appear on new £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes, replacing images of Churchill, Austen, Turner, and Turing. Officials framed the decision as an anti-counterfeiting measure. Political backlash has been swift, with Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch calling it silly and Reform's Nigel Farage criticizing the move. However, public opinion appears divided. A YouGov poll showed roughly one-third of voters across major parties support nature imagery on currency. Notably, Churchill's granddaughter expressed openness to the change, suggesting a brave animal would be fitting. The Bank will conduct further consultation before selecting specific species for the redesigned notes.
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