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The wildlife winners set to appear on your banknotes revealed

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Briefings

A UK government decision announced on October 7, 2026, reveals that nearly half a million voters selected 18 specific creatures to appear on future banknotes. This process concluded after a public voting period, with the final list of winners now officially designated for inclusion in the currency system.

Key points

• Nearly 500,000 people participated in a voting process to select 18 creatures for banknote design.
• The final list of 18 winners was officially announced on October 7, 2026, following the voting period.

Context

This announcement marks the conclusion of a public voting initiative where citizens chose which animals would be featured on new banknotes. The process involved a shortlist of 18 candidates, and the final selection was made by the government based on the votes cast.

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The evidence provided is a single sentence summary from an article published on October 7, 2026. It does not include details about the specific 18 creatures, the voting methodology, or the reasons behind the final selection. The exact number of votes received is not specified, and the source does not confirm the final list was officially released.

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