‘A toad is a perfect tenner’: experts recommend wild candidates for new banknotes
Why it matters: New banknotes will feature British wildlife, sparking public debate and celebrating national biodiversity.
- The Bank of England announced that native British wildlife will be featured on the next series of £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes.
- Experts are actively recommending various wild candidates, with one notably suggesting 'a toad is a perfect tenner'.
- The specific creatures to be featured have yet to be decided by the Bank of England.
The Bank of England has confirmed that native British wildlife will grace the new £5, £10, £20, and £50 banknotes, sparking a lively debate among experts about which creatures deserve the honor. While the decision on specific animals is pending, the move signifies a shift towards celebrating national biodiversity on currency.
