Event Brief
Bank of England shortlist wildlife for new banknotes
Filed: Jun 03, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: The Bank of England published an 18-species shortlist for wildlife to replace Churchill on several banknotes.
WHO: Bank of England
WHAT: Published a shortlist of 18 wildlife species that could appear on £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes
WHEN: Jun 02, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: United Kingdom
WHY: To ask the public to choose wildlife to replace Churchill on banknotes
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