Britain will put wildlife on banknotes – something Malaysia did years ago
The Bank of England has chosen owls, puffins, hedgehogs and bumblebees for its next notes, while the ringgit has long celebrated our country's natural heritage.
British banknotes will feature wildlife, including a bumblebee, barn owl, European hedgehog, and Atlantic puffin, as part of a new series. This decision follows a public consultation with nearly 500,000 responses, which considered a variety of animals in the UK, including the puffin as the most popular marine animal. Bank Negara Malaysia, Malaysia's central bank, has been celebrating the country's natural heritage since its fourth series in 2009, with banknotes featuring the rhinoceros hornbill, hawksbill and leatherback sea turtles, rafflesia, and the Mount Kinabalu landscape.
For Malaysians, wildlife on banknotes is not a new concept, as the earlier series featured a stylised kijang or barking deer. The Bank of England's wildlife choices aim to represent the UK and enhance security, while Bank Negara's theme focuses on the country's diverse culture and natural environment.
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