Regulatory Alerts2026-06-15
Banknote imagery expert panel minutes – 15 April 2026
The Bank of England’s Banknote Imagery Expert Panel convened on 15 April 2026 to refine the selection of wildlife for upcoming banknote designs, balancing public recognition with counterfeit resilience. Members deliberated on specific design considerations, including the inclusion of urban habitats, the granularity of species identification, and the representation of the Home Nations, while adding the robin to the longlist due to its high public recognisability. The Governor retains final decision-making authority, with the panel tasked to verify the conservation status of nominated animals and assess their geographic distribution across the UK ahead of the next meeting.
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