Ariciul şi bufniţa îi înlocuiesc pe Churchill şi Jane Austen pe bancnotele britanice. Decizia Băncii Angliei • Newsweek România

The Bank of England announced that hedgehogs and owls will replace Winston Churchill and Jane Austen on British banknotes. This decision follows a public consultation where nature-themed images were favored. Other animals selected include the puffin, barn owl, and earth bumblebee. The announcement has sparked controversy among some British politicians concerned about replacing historical figures with animals. The transition will take several years, and the new notes will still feature King Charles III's portrait, while notes with Queen Elizabeth II will remain valid.