Surpriza anunțată de Banca Angliei: Ce animale vor apărea pe bancnote în locul lui Winston Churchill

The Bank of England announced that hedgehogs and owls will replace Winston Churchill and other figures on banknotes, following public consultation. The decision aims to prioritize images of British wildlife, with species like puffins and barn owls selected by 500,000 citizens. This change has sparked controversy among some politicians concerned about the removal of historical figures like Jane Austen and Alan Turing. The new banknotes will feature advanced security features and will still display King Charles III's portrait, while notes with Queen Elizabeth II will remain valid. The redesign process will take several years before the new notes are issued.