Bank of England banknote designs currently depict notable historical figures, but the Bank are considering changing this to a new theme. Out of the list below, which would you MOST like to see as the design theme on banknotes?

Bank of England banknote designs currently depict notable historical figures, but the Bank are considering changing this to a new theme. Out of the list below, which would you MOST like to see as the design theme on banknotes? Published on 2 July 2025 → Survey conducted on 2 July 2025 on 5485 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Notable British historical figures

20%

British natural landscape and/or wildlife

29%

British architecture and landmarks

14%

British arts, culture and sport

Noteworthy British historical milestones

British innovations

Don't know

17%

Notable British historical figures

20%

British natural landscape and/or wildlife

29%

British architecture and landmarks

14%

British arts, culture and sport

Noteworthy British historical milestones

British innovations

Don't know

17%

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