The Bank of England received over 44,000 responses favoring nature themes for future banknote designs following a 2025 consultation.
The Bank of England’s banknote imagery expert panel reviewed public feedback to shortlist wildlife designs for future currency. A July 2025 consultation drew over 44,000 responses, with nature and wildlife emerging as the dominant preference in both the survey and subsequent focus groups.
Panel discussions emphasized integrating security features with recognizable imagery while balancing durability, accessibility, and cultural representation. The Bank outlined a multi-stage production process, including theme selection, design development, and manufacturing, to ensure functional and secure banknotes.
Cash demand trends were also highlighted, underscoring the continued role of physical currency despite digital payment growth. The panel’s decisions will guide the next phase of banknote design development.