Event Brief
Bank of England lets public choose new animal banknotes
Filed: Jun 02, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Summary: The public has a month to vote on four wild animals to replace historical figures on UK banknotes.
WHO: Bank of England
WHAT: Public vote opened to choose four wild animals for the next series of UK banknotes
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: The Bank of England is pressing ahead with plans for the next series of sterling banknotes.
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