BANK OF ENGLAND TO CHANGE NOTE DESIGNS

The Bank of England may drop historical figures from banknotes as it seeks suggestions from the public on replacing Sir Winston Churchill, Jane Austen and JMW Turner.

Banknotes have featured notable historical figures since 1970, when William Shakespeare became the first person other than the monarch to be depicted.

A £10 note featuring Jane Austen

Although notable historical figures remain an option, the Bank is expanding possible subjects to architecture and landmarks, arts, culture and sport, noteworthy events in history, technological innovations and nature. People who are alive, other than the monarch, will be excluded.

The public will be able to suggest their own ideas for themes or for people who should be included but the final decision will be made by the governor of the Bank, Andrew Bailey, to avoid the embarrassment of a Notey McNoteface.

The consultation raises the potential for Stonehenge, oak trees, fish and chips or football to appear on notes. Cash in Scotland and Northern Ireland already carries images of landmarks and nature, such as otters.

A mock-up series of designs published alongside the consultation launch feature images of the Angel of the North, wind farms and the DNA double helix.

To read the complete article, see:
Churchill may be dropped from banknotes for diverse designs (https://www.thetimes.com/business-money/money/article/churchill-banknotes-diverse-designs-22v2rmtqq)

See also:
Bank of England: Help us design our next series of banknotes (https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/help-us-design-our-next-series-of-banknotes)

English bulldogs should not feature on new banknotes because they are inherently unwell Frankendogs, an animal rights charity has claimed.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has appealed to the Bank of England after it launched a consultation into plans to redesign part of the nation's currency, urging the public to submit suggestions.

But in a letter to the Bank, Yvonne Taylor, Peta's vice-president of corporate projects, wrote: Brits are renowned for their love of dogs, but our involvement in the selective breeding of these ‘Frankendogs' is a national shame.

As a ‘breathing-impaired breed', British bulldogs have been deliberately bred to have extremely flattened snouts and tiny heads, which severely affect their health.

These unfortunate animals cannot draw enough air into their narrowed nostrils and often need to breathe through their mouths, leading them to snort, snore, and gasp. This condition can sometimes be fatal.

Ms Taylor added: Bulldogs and others bred to be inherently unwell are frequent visitors to the vet and, during the cost-of-living crisis, are at even greater risk of physical deterioration, neglect, abandonment, and even death if their guardians can't afford to keep addressing the maladies borne of their mutations.

The bulldog has long been seen as an emblem of Britain and its culture, featuring in art, postcards and cartoons, as well as being a common mascot in the Army and Navy.

However, the breed suffers from a range of health conditions, linked to extreme breeding for its trademark flat face, short snout and wide skull.

To read the complete article, see:
Ban bulldogs from new notes, Bank of England urged (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/07/12/ban-bulldogs-from-new-notes-bank-of-england-told/?ICID=continue_without_subscribing_reg_first)

To read the earlier E-Sylum article, see:
ENGLISH BREAKFAST CONSIDERED FOR COIN DESIGN (https://coinbooks.org/v20/esylum_v20n09a18.html)

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