https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/banknotes/Recent content in banknotes on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 03 Jun 2026 05:46:28 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fury-as-bank-of-england-proposes-nature-themed-redesign-for-5-10-and-20-notes/Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:46:28 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/fury-as-bank-of-england-proposes-nature-themed-redesign-for-5-10-and-20-notes/The Bank of England’s announcement to redesign the £5, £10, and £20 banknotes with nature-themed images has sparked widespread controversy. Proposals suggest replacing familiar figures, such as Winston Churchill, with native British wildlife including bees, butterflies, and woodpeckers. Currently, the £5 note features Winston Churchill, the £10 note depicts Jane Austen, and the £20 showcases artist J.M.W. Turner. These historical personalities have long been celebrated on currency, but the Bank of England’s latest initiative to highlight British wildlife has ignited criticism.